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DK56 YTM

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

139,190 mi
Last recorded139,190 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 139,190 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2026 139,186 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 134,919 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 134,917 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 129,037 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 128,204 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 128,204 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2024 127,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to legal limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,260 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 115,731 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VSC light on dash (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2021 107,919 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 107,919 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 104,108 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

underside corrosion at rear

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,046 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 92,515 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 88,959 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 83,106 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 74,786 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 74,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted on test (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 67,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2015 67,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 58,515 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 58,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2013 50,598 miles

o\s\front tyre wearing slightly on the inner edge

Pass 18 May 2012 42,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake pads approximatly 70% worn

Pass 25 May 2011 32,931 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 29,807 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,265 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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DK56 YTM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YTM, 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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DK56 YTM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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