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AO56 KHM

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

165,312 mi
Last recorded165,312 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 KHM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 165,312 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 158,487 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear General underbody corrosion.

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield loose.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 157,929 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 152,123 miles

Backbox exhaust heat shield loose

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ** Heavily worn , starting to cause damage to tread ** (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear mounting area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside + Offside sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 143,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2021 140,314 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 135,850 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 129,424 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 123,153 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 117,359 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 106,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 97,976 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 89,647 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 82,013 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 75,311 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 65,594 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 62,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 53,091 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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AO56 KHM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 72,766 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO56 KHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO56 KHM registered?

AO56 KHM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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