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SH56 WPD

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,481 mi
Last recorded174,481 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 WPD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 174,481 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 173,103 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

front bumper secured with tape

Fail 2 Sep 2019 173,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 157,394 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

under try fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2017 142,427 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

battery slightly loose

intermittent fault on vsc light

intermittent fault wipers parking

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 120,205 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 102,674 miles

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

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 97,236 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2013 97,236 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 82,822 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 82,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 65,061 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre sidewalls cut

nearside rear tyre sidewall cut

Pass 13 Nov 2010 47,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,978 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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SH56 WPD is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH56 WPD, 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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SH56 WPD is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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