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MV56 YEB

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,546 mi
Last recorded131,546 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 YEB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 131,546 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 124,019 miles

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Fail 16 Mar 2018 123,966 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable steering arm from column to rack is bent (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light continuously illuminated

front number plated cracked

traction control light continuously illuminated

Fail 16 Mar 2018 123,966 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable steering arm from column to rack is bent (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

engine management light continuously illuminated

front number plated cracked

traction control light continuously illuminated

Pass 18 Mar 2017 118,835 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 118,829 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer cv boot (2.4.G.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nsr & osr tyres on 2mm close to legal limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 107,855 miles

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

beely plates and covers obscuring full inspection of some components

cannot see all rear brake pads clearly

rear cvj boots weeping grease slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2015 107,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

beely plates and covers obscuring full inspection of some components

cannot see all rear brake pads clearly

rear cvj boots weeping grease slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear drive shaft gaiters slightley leaking grease

Pass 19 Sep 2012 91,678 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 82,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,849 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 75,582 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 YEB is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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