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YC56 XZE

2006 Lexus IS200

Silver Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

175,649 mi
Last recorded175,649 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS20094,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 XZE
MakeLexus
ModelIS200
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 175,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/VR16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2023 175,167 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 174,096 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 169,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/vr16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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 14 Nov 2020 165,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/vr16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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 12 Nov 2018 159,662 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 155,071 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 152,479 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2016 152,155 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 142,250 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 30 Oct 2014 133,344 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 122,699 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,358 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 93,089 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 78,748 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 68,001 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall but no cords exposed

o/s/f tyre damaged on side wall but no cords exposed

How Reliable is the Lexus IS200?

Based on 546,826 MOT tests across 35,416 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,944
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
35,416
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,437
position lamp(s) not working 12,861
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,257
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,129
Registration plate lamp not working 9,520
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YC56 XZE is a 2006 Lexus IS200 in Silver with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 94,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,437 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC56 XZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS200 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YC56 XZE registered?

YC56 XZE is a 2006 Lexus IS200, first registered on 31 October 2006.

Is YC56 XZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC56 XZE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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