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YS55 OVA

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,849 mi
Last recorded114,849 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 114,849 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights need a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 114,849 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lights need a polish (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 111,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 103,813 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 103,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 98,630 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 89,705 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,585 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 83,585 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake rod insecure brake pads insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 79,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 72,343 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 72,341 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,386 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 59,923 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 54,394 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,367 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,464 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 37,481 miles

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

front number plate slight damage

Pass 12 Jan 2012 30,217 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 22,647 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 17,663 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 11,929 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 11,928 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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YS55 OVA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YS55 OVA, 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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YS55 OVA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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