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OY56 JSV

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,639 mi
Last recorded161,639 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 JSV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 161,639 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 151,762 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 145,950 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 145,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 136,056 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear general underbody corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2022 128,129 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 124,616 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber corroding slightly

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front shock absorber corroding slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2020 124,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 120,180 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 119,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 116,881 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 113,579 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 107,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on edges.

OSF tyre worn on edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2015 107,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

NSF tyre worn on edges.

OSF tyre worn on edges.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,094 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 101,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,988 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 58,404 miles

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

front brake discs very worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 42,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 30,549 miles

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

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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OY56 JSV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc 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 OY56 JSV, 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 OY56 JSV registered?

OY56 JSV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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