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YR56 HFZ

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

93,107 mi
Last recorded93,107 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 HFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2025 93,107 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear underside undersealed

cover sills + shields fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2024 91,271 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both front joints/very corroded cats x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front suspension corroded

o/s/f wheel rubs inner panel/broken

rear end covered in black paint on underside

Pass 11 Aug 2023 89,114 miles

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

weak n/s headlamp pattern/lens cloudy

Pass 16 Aug 2022 86,439 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 82,458 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 79,601 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 79,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 72,477 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 69,316 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 69,316 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 63,601 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 63,601 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 57,959 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 50,911 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 35,668 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 35,668 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,372 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,736 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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YR56 HFZ is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 YR56 HFZ, 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 YR56 HFZ registered?

YR56 HFZ is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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