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RE56 UGC

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 UGC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 98,160 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 92,681 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 92,428 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 87,293 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 87,152 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2022 81,554 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2021 77,189 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 74,750 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 69,179 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 60,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 50,969 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has large nail in tread and may have compromised the sidewall integrity

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 42,658 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 35,335 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 35,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,706 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,722 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 25,722 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 23,096 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 19,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 16,308 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 12,928 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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RE56 UGC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE56 UGC, 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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RE56 UGC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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