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YY55 NLN

2006 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

181,630 mi
Last recorded181,630 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 NLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 181,630 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 174,789 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 174,789 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 171,022 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N.S. & O.S. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 171,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 161,171 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on inside edge

Fail 2 Sep 2022 161,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear smooth on inside edge

Pass 4 Aug 2020 133,720 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 133,699 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 129,795 miles

Both front headlamp bulbs discoloured

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,065 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 117,405 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s rear tyre little close

Fail 1 Sep 2017 117,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (3.7.B.3)

o/s rear tyre little close

Pass 16 Aug 2016 108,951 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 108,951 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 99,647 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,732 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 89,716 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 78,079 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 78,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 65,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,024 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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YY55 NLN is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YY55 NLN, 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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YY55 NLN is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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