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OY56 JOH

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,503 mi
Last recorded45,503 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 JOH
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 45,503 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 43,061 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 41,661 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 41,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 40,148 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 39,071 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 37,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 36,913 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 33,807 miles

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Fail 18 Dec 2018 33,783 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Digits incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Digits incorrectly spaced. (0.1 (d))

Engine covers and under trays present impeding inspection.

Pass 23 Dec 2017 27,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 26,713 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 30 Jan 2016 25,646 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 25,646 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 23,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 22,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 21,080 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 18,922 miles

advise all tyres have crackes to the side walls of the tyres ..

Pass 5 Feb 2011 16,794 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 14,753 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 12,812 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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OY56 JOH is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY56 JOH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY56 JOH registered?

OY56 JOH is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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