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YP55 YTG

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,406 mi
Last recorded115,406 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 YTG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 115,406 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,903 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Feb 2024 100,213 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 100,181 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 95,463 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 92,034 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 87,464 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,516 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 78,880 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,886 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 69,886 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 63,072 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 63,072 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,256 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,925 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 47,224 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,048 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 36,150 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 27,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 17,906 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)

nearside front tyre worn bald inner edge

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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YP55 YTG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP55 YTG, 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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YP55 YTG is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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