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RJ56 EBU

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,510 mi
Last recorded123,510 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 EBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 123,510 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 113,812 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,392 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2019 108,391 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 100,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre 3+mm but worn off on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2018 100,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre 3+mm but worn off on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,591 miles

Both rear tyres wearing off on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2017 93,591 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres wearing off on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 86,015 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,377 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 72,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills, covers fitted.

Fail 13 Oct 2014 72,468 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sills, covers fitted.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 66,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 56,369 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 13,830 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 13,830 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,140 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 27,370 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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RJ56 EBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RJ56 EBU, 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 RJ56 EBU registered?

RJ56 EBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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