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YT56 EAK

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

250,928 mi
Last recorded250,928 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 EAK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 250,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 246,759 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 235,945 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 5 Jul 2024 235,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 30 Jun 2023 222,622 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 206,257 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 189,935 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 173,431 miles

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

Fail 1 Jun 2020 173,431 miles

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

Offside Front Inner tie rod has slight play

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 167,575 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 161,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn has slight cut on inner side wall

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 161,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn has slight cut on inner side wall

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 151,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 151,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 138,795 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 132,754 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 126,192 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 119,072 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 119,072 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 102,480 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 81,317 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 61,255 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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YT56 EAK 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 YT56 EAK, 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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YT56 EAK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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