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LF56 EFS

2006 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,861 mi
Last recorded108,861 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 EFS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 108,861 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 108,838 miles

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,034 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 107,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 105,381 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 103,358 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 101,964 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 100,944 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 99,933 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 98,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 96,572 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 93,298 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 86,864 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre been run on flat but no cords exposed

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2015 86,780 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre been run on flat but no cords exposed

plastic undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2014 82,382 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated/damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges and tread low

Pass 2 Oct 2014 82,382 miles

nearside front tyre side wall deteriorated/damaged

offside front tyre worn on edges and tread low

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Sep 2012 63,583 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,970 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2010 46,276 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,959 miles

front tyres outter sidewall slight damaged

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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LF56 EFS is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF56 EFS, 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 LF56 EFS registered?

LF56 EFS is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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