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YY56 DDA

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,288 mi
Last recorded97,288 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 DDA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 97,288 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Drivers seat slight movement

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated very high, little reserve left (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 89,820 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 89,820 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 83,492 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 80,184 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,553 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 76,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency just met, may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake has little reserve travel, may require adjustment or repair

Fail 29 Oct 2018 76,127 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not visible on screen (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect not visible on screen (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency just met, may require adjustment or repair

Parking brake has little reserve travel, may require adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Nov 2017 72,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 68,432 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 68,389 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,994 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,298 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 58,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 55,149 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 55,038 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 53,438 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 31,253 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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YY56 DDA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YY56 DDA, 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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YY56 DDA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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