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YS55 OUV

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

160,803 mi
Last recorded160,803 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 OUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 160,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 151,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 143,908 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

os ns front head lamp lens poor

Pass 21 Jul 2023 134,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 125,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 112,119 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all sides tyres front + rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 109,873 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONTS ON WEAR BARS (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,047 miles

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 19 Oct 2018 98,321 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 92,343 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 84,969 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,798 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 73,789 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 66,590 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 59,824 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 55,119 miles

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2012 48,491 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 40,370 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,521 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 24,545 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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YS55 OUV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YS55 OUV, 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 YS55 OUV registered?

YS55 OUV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 February 2006.

Is YS55 OUV safe to buy?

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