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LA55 JLU

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

120,658 mi
Last recorded120,658 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 JLU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 120,658 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 118,557 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 118,554 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 115,309 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 115,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 113,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 112,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 112,084 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 110,075 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2019 106,946 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 106,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,976 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 100,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,773 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 89,981 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,026 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,651 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 55,134 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 52,501 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,862 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 44,862 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 37,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 25,867 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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LA55 JLU is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA55 JLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LA55 JLU is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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