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DE56 WKW

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,642 mi
Last recorded142,642 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 WKW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 142,642 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 136,935 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 129,322 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 121,396 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low 2000 - 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s 2 mm & o/s 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low 2000 - 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 121,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint boot adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low 2000 - 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s 2 mm & o/s 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low 2000 - 3000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 116,949 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust centre pipe at box as small holes (repaired by welding)

Pass 1 Jul 2019 107,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Jun 2018 103,542 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,715 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 95,256 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 86,585 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 79,832 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 73,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 73,977 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,390 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 34,213 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,880 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 26,652 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 23,391 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
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DE56 WKW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 DE56 WKW, 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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DE56 WKW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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