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PF56 TSO

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

13,778 mi
Last recorded13,778 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF56 TSO
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 13,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 13,778 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 10,874 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 10,493 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 10,099 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 9,984 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 9,711 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 9,238 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 8,831 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 8,831 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 7,038 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 7,038 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 5,926 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 5,241 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 4,410 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 4,410 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 3,735 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 3,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 3,063 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 2,393 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 1,814 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 1,450 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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PF56 TSO is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PF56 TSO, 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 PF56 TSO registered?

PF56 TSO is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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