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OY56 JTV

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

89,313 mi
Last recorded89,313 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 89,313 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 86,776 miles

Front unable to fully inspect engine bay due to engine covers

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is worn and splitting on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 84,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 81,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 81,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer edge worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 78,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 75,930 miles

Under tray fitted obstructing some under engine components

Pass 29 Aug 2019 73,917 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rears. ()

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Not insecure but damaged, recommend renewal asap (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 70,438 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just meet the legal limit/has perishing on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 66,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,722 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 51,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 45,995 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 39,162 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 33,619 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 27,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,135 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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OY56 JTV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 JTV, 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 JTV registered?

OY56 JTV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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