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DK56 VZR

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

143,284 mi
Last recorded143,284 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 VZR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 143,284 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 140,118 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2023 137,229 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 134,479 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 131,706 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 127,873 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 122,954 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 122,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 119,145 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 114,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 114,151 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside wiper split at ends still clearing screen

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 109,447 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 109,304 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 104,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside headlamp beam slightly deffused

small nail in offside rear tyre, stone cut into offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2015 104,171 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

nearside headlamp beam slightly deffused

small nail in offside rear tyre, stone cut into offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2014 100,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Jun 2014 100,090 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 96,232 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 23 Sep 2011 87,735 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,863 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 77,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2009 77,156 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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DK56 VZR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK56 VZR, 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 DK56 VZR registered?

DK56 VZR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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