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MB56 SAZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

138,366 mi
Last recorded138,366 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB56 SAZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 138,366 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 137,194 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 135,612 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 132,397 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 129,152 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

surface corrosion on multiple components at rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2020 127,812 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 125,414 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 118,718 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 118,619 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested brakes incorrect (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 110,920 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,686 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2015 92,933 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,193 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 81,643 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 73,365 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,946 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 57,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 22 Nov 2010 42,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 32,178 miles

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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MB56 SAZ 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 MB56 SAZ, 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 MB56 SAZ registered?

MB56 SAZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is MB56 SAZ safe to buy?

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