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AY55 XBK

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,963 mi
Last recorded174,963 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XBK
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 174,963 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2025 174,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 161,509 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))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Nov 2024 161,509 miles

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

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))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 18 Dec 2023 148,360 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 148,360 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 137,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 124,857 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 101,716 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 98,742 miles

Both Headlights Starting To Mist Up

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 94,299 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,401 miles

1/ unalbe to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,931 miles

1. Front brake pads becoming worn. 2. Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,780 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,688 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 46,957 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,693 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 34,789 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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AY55 XBK is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Red 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 Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY55 XBK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AY55 XBK is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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