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ME56 RET

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,877 mi
Last recorded53,877 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME56 RET
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 53,877 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 53,060 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 51,548 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 49,775 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 48,218 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 48,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 47,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 46,468 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 45,370 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 43,424 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 41,176 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 37,278 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 33,513 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 29,139 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 26,789 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 22,906 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 18,632 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 14,850 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 11,755 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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ME56 RET is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ME56 RET, 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 ME56 RET registered?

ME56 RET is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is ME56 RET safe to buy?

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