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SG56 AXZ

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,768 mi
Last recorded121,768 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG56 AXZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 121,768 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 118,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 116,002 miles

Nearside Front and offside front tyres heavily worn on inside edges

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 111,713 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 107,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 103,999 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 103,999 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 93,847 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 93,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,529 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall cut ( chalked )

Nearside Front wing/bumper dented/damaged

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Front wing/bumper dented/damaged

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

engine oil low

underside overs fitted limiting visual inpection of some items

Pass 24 Aug 2016 83,201 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 83,201 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 76,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,380 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 67,032 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,694 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 58,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,765 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,580 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 25,175 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 25,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,045 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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SG56 AXZ is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 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-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SG56 AXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SG56 AXZ registered?

SG56 AXZ is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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