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MK56 ZNF

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,076 mi
Last recorded139,076 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 ZNF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 139,076 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2025 134,688 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Mar 2024 120,640 miles

n/s/r tyre tread 3.0mm in places

o/s/r reflector damaged

o/s/r tyre tread 2.6mm in places

Fail 6 Mar 2024 120,640 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH headlamps showing heavy misting of outer covers - beam pattern not as should be - (4.1.2 (c))

n/s/r tyre tread 3.0mm in places

o/s/r reflector damaged

o/s/r tyre tread 2.6mm in places

Pass 8 Mar 2023 112,064 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 108,965 miles

both headlight images on limit

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/r exhaust has slight leak- corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 90,217 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 90,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 73,854 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 69,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage.

Offside Front Tyre has outer side wall damage.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front tyre outer wall damage.

offside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 45,199 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,745 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 35,745 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,862 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 24,513 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,483 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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MK56 ZNF is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver 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 MK56 ZNF, 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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MK56 ZNF is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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