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LT56 UYY

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,203 mi
Last recorded56,203 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 UYY
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,203 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2021 55,927 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing low from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 25 Oct 2021 55,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wearing low from inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2020 54,389 miles

engine cover under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2020 54,389 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2019 51,546 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 48,589 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 45,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front body damage

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Apr 2017 45,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front body damage

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2016 43,812 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 43,812 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,563 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 40,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Apr 2014 37,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Apr 2014 37,176 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Apr 2013 34,398 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front bumper has a slight damaged to nearside

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,300 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 28,300 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Pass 7 Aug 2010 24,729 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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LT56 UYY is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 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-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT56 UYY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was LT56 UYY registered?

LT56 UYY is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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