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AJ56 UYP

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,660 mi
Last recorded136,660 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 UYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 136,660 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 132,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 128,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen chip

Pass 8 Nov 2022 124,822 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 120,183 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 118,166 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2020 118,166 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 113,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 108,882 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 103,927 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,646 miles

Offside Front rose joint has slight play, within the limit

Pass 21 Oct 2015 97,292 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 91,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,747 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 78,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 70,118 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,007 miles

Front brake discs badly lipped

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,007 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs badly lipped

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 53,569 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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AJ56 UYP 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 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 AJ56 UYP, 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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AJ56 UYP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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