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RV56 VYE

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

73,571 mi
Last recorded73,571 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 VYE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 73,571 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,094 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer shoulder ()

Pass 29 Nov 2023 62,436 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 55,780 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 50,777 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 50,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper smearing slight damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2020 48,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2019 47,846 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 47,846 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 46,554 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2017 45,035 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,053 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 42,445 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 39,377 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 38,106 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 36,722 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 34,679 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 32,501 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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RV56 VYE 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 RV56 VYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RV56 VYE?

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What year was RV56 VYE registered?

RV56 VYE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is RV56 VYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV56 VYE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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