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LC56 AUM

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,021 mi
Last recorded153,021 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 AUM
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 153,021 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 145,536 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 138,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 131,134 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 125,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 115,862 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 108,474 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 98,857 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 89,089 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 89,089 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 81,595 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 73,917 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 73,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 64,822 miles

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cut but no through to cords

o/s/f side tyre wall cut but not through to cords

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,822 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall cut but no through to cords

o/s/f side tyre wall cut but not through to cords

Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,052 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 57,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 47,685 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,642 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 27,184 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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LC56 AUM is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue 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 LC56 AUM, 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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What year was LC56 AUM registered?

LC56 AUM is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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