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FE56 OTV

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,684 mi
Last recorded90,684 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 OTV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 90,684 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 87,667 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2024 85,208 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 81,615 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,797 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 53,520 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 50,345 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 48,428 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 47,060 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,926 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,725 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 42,725 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 40,016 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 38,072 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 38,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 35,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 31,889 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 28,934 miles

both front tyres smooth on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2009 23,616 miles

n/s/f tyre has chunk out of sidewall

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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FE56 OTV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE56 OTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FE56 OTV registered?

FE56 OTV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is FE56 OTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE56 OTV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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