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YX56 URJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,832 mi
Last recorded194,832 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 URJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 194,832 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 194,832 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 180,859 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 180,859 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 166,706 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension.

Fail 17 Dec 2022 166,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension.

Pass 23 Dec 2021 162,493 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 162,351 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 162,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 151,993 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 141,612 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 128,886 miles

Both rear tyres are worn close to the legal limit

Rear brake pads low

Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,731 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 122,732 miles

Advise front brake operation - slight run out.

Advise front tyres heavily worn on inner edge, recommend wheel alignment check / adjustment.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 112,732 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Advise front brake operation - slight run out.

Advise front tyres heavily worn on inner edge, recommend wheel alignment check / adjustment.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 102,381 miles

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake Disc's (inner surface) requires attention.

Rear Brake Pads begining to get low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 90,254 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake Disc's (inner surface) requires attention.

Rear Brake Pads begining to get low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2012 81,670 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 26 Sep 2011 70,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,139 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 35,743 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,072 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 URJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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