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RE56 LYP

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

120,624 mi
Last recorded120,624 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 LYP
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 120,624 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 120,576 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 120,370 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 120,370 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 120,339 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 120,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 118,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 113,978 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 111,683 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 109,474 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 109,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,402 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2016 104,376 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 94,655 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 84,200 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 74,487 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 65,494 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,132 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 46,483 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 35,878 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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RE56 LYP is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RE56 LYP, 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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RE56 LYP is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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