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WU56 YFA

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,827 mi
Last recorded144,827 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 YFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 144,827 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 27 Aug 2022 132,435 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2022 132,432 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 121,267 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,829 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,549 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 96,285 miles

SMALL CRACK IN OFFSIDE EXHAUST PIPE

Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,492 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,714 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 74,741 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 65,571 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 62,142 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,121 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 46,443 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,780 miles

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

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

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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WU56 YFA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WU56 YFA, 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 WU56 YFA registered?

WU56 YFA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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