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MV56 YDH

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,875 mi
Last recorded163,875 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 YDH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 163,875 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 1 Oct 2025 163,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Oct 2024 160,940 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Fail 9 Oct 2024 160,935 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2023 155,394 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 153,831 miles

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

EML LIGHT ON

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ALSO VARIOUS SURROUNDING COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TRAYS / COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Fail 7 Oct 2022 153,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

EML AND TC LIGHTS ON

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ALSO VARIOUS SURROUNDING COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

various suspension componants corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2022 153,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

EML AND TC LIGHTS ON

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED AND HOLED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH ALSO VARIOUS SURROUNDING COMPONANTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TRAYS/COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 148,041 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 143,002 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 138,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 138,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 130,080 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 124,541 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 117,701 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 109,878 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,168 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 85,986 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 72,906 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 62,074 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 62,022 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil level low

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,568 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 36,067 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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MV56 YDH is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MV56 YDH, 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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MV56 YDH is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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