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YC56 XZM

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,720 mi
Last recorded106,720 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 XZM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 106,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight underbody corrosion

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front + Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front + Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 91,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2025 91,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2025 91,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened sub frame stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame stabilizer arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has little reserve travel

side trims fitted not allowing inspection of the outer sills

undertray fitted front to rear obscuring some components underneath

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fittred n/s and o/s

Fail 3 Sep 2024 81,661 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fittred n/s and o/s

Pass 29 Aug 2023 73,954 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 73,947 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 62,789 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 55,358 miles

suspension components rusty

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,573 miles

exhaust rear mounting defeative

suspension components rusty

Fail 20 Oct 2020 50,573 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

exhaust rear mounting defeative

suspension components rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,020 miles

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

tyres perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2018 37,537 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 35,664 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 33,902 miles

Covers fitted.

Pass 28 Oct 2015 32,310 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 32,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 30,892 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 30,892 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 25,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 22,117 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,894 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

both rear tyres have cracks between treads

n/s/front tyre has cut on outer wall rib

Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,441 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)

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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YC56 XZM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YC56 XZM, 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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YC56 XZM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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