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YX56 UPB

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,342 mi
Last recorded130,342 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 UPB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2021 130,342 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 130,342 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 128,066 miles

floor/chassis corrosion

suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 6 Mar 2020 128,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

floor/chassis corrosion

suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2019 122,593 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 117,438 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 117,159 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 108,637 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)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 97,363 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,318 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 75,417 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE LOW TREAD ON INNER FACE

Pass 2 Aug 2013 64,726 miles

n/s/front tyre has small cuts in outer wall rib

Pass 15 Aug 2012 48,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 44,100 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 37,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,391 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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YX56 UPB is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YX56 UPB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX56 UPB registered?

YX56 UPB is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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