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PX56 VVZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

108,273 mi
Last recorded108,273 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX56 VVZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 108,273 miles

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

underbody of the vehicle corroding.

Pass 28 Jul 2025 98,513 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,656 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

washer bottle leaks

Pass 22 Jun 2023 91,555 miles

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

engine oil low toped up 1ltr

travel on handbrake

washer bottle leaks

Pass 7 Jul 2022 89,944 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

travel on handbrake

Fail 7 Jul 2022 89,944 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,422 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 79,055 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 75,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 71,481 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,218 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,475 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 59,602 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a nail in it

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 57,997 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 53,995 miles

deep cuts on the outer wall of the nearside front tyre but not to cords.225/45/R17

Pass 12 Apr 2013 48,397 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,438 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 40,442 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,714 miles

osf tyre worn off on inner edge

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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PX56 VVZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 PX56 VVZ, 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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PX56 VVZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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