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RA56 VGN

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

138,956 mi
Last recorded138,956 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VGN
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 138,956 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 138,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 132,803 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 120,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 110,812 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 103,660 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 99,907 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 99,907 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 88,135 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 80,907 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 80,907 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,751 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit CLOSE TO LIMITS ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 57,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,053 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,350 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 24,074 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres worn edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 17,929 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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RA56 VGN is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Blue 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 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 RA56 VGN, 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.

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RA56 VGN is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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