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ML56 ZVD

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

111,703 mi
Last recorded111,703 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ZVD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 111,703 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2025 94,520 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 94,520 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 84,868 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2024 84,839 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside and offside (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2023 76,068 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 72,709 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 70,837 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,468 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 62,972 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 56,307 miles

covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,084 miles

COVERS FITTED TO VEHICLE

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

Nearside Rear TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 51,328 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 49,190 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 46,917 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 45,124 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 37,117 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,035 miles

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

Offside Front 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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ML56 ZVD is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ML56 ZVD, 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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ML56 ZVD is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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