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YX55 VGZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,350 mi
Last recorded108,350 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,350 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,522 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,800 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 102,712 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 102,712 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 97,854 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,397 miles

N/S rear Heat Shield loose

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 68,452 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside rear (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 65,356 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 65,353 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 59,882 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 59,882 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 55,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,591 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 37,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,999 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 29,428 miles

NOTE signs of brake fluid on offside rear caliper but no visual leaks found

all four tyres wearing low on tread edges

Pass 11 Dec 2008 23,533 miles

both rear brakes slightly binding

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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YX55 VGZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YX55 VGZ, 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 YX55 VGZ registered?

YX55 VGZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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