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YP56 XWB

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

221,794 mi
Last recorded221,794 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 XWB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 221,794 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 216,797 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 216,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 212,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on offside front floor but not within 30cm of any prescribed area.

Pass 9 Dec 2022 201,187 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 189,936 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 180,069 miles

Nearside Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2020 180,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2019 173,338 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 159,452 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 159,452 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 146,789 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 23 Nov 2016 132,893 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 117,510 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)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 101,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2014 101,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 91,892 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 80,174 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,825 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 51,553 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 51,553 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,050 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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YP56 XWB is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YP56 XWB, 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 YP56 XWB registered?

YP56 XWB is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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