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EK56 OPS

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,123 mi
Last recorded87,123 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 OPS
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 87,123 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 86,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil dampness around gearbox sump

Fail 6 Mar 2023 86,306 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil dampness around gearbox sump

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 84,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,376 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 82,376 miles

Front Headlamp lens deteriorated

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 80,268 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 76,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2018 72,585 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2018 72,585 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 67,775 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 63,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 58,742 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,140 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 50,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

front tyres are worn

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,634 miles

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

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

both front tyres are deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,517 miles

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

N/S front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,620 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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EK56 OPS is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK56 OPS, 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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EK56 OPS is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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