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YT56 EAO

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

103,805 mi
Last recorded103,805 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 EAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 103,805 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Headlamps hazy

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 103,805 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamps hazy

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 99,835 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front number plate cracked

Fail 16 Jul 2025 99,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps hazy

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2024 95,809 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front headlamps hazy

Front number plate cracked

Rear handbrake readings low

Pass 1 Jul 2023 90,724 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside front tyre outer wall damaged

handbrake readings low

Pass 11 Jul 2022 86,397 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,922 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 78,434 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 65,299 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,212 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 58,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 54,428 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)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,463 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 30 Aug 2012 45,425 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,765 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 30,797 miles

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

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 25 Aug 2009 21,537 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 EAO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YT56 EAO, 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 YT56 EAO registered?

YT56 EAO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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