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YL55 EWM

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,621 mi
Last recorded176,621 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 EWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 176,621 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 176,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 166,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and worn uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 159,331 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 159,330 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 141,837 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 119,094 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 99,368 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

engine cover fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,709 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 79,709 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jan 2014 63,950 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

n\s\f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

o\s\r tyre scrubbing badly on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 58,485 miles

Child lock on offside rear door.

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Fail 28 Jan 2012 50,191 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 41,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 41,330 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 32,799 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,574 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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YL55 EWM 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 YL55 EWM, 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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YL55 EWM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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