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MW55 YAE

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,126 mi
Last recorded103,126 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YAE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 103,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens misty

Pass 5 Sep 2023 96,847 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 96,847 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 92,657 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Door mirror glass loose

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 92,657 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Door mirror glass loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 86,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nail in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 80,365 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 76,081 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 76,044 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2018 70,952 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 66,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 63,984 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2015 62,800 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,967 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on inside edge of tread.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 43,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 34,462 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 26,691 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 20,255 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,384 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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MW55 YAE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MW55 YAE, 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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MW55 YAE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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