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DY56 NTJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Orange Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,628 mi
Last recorded114,628 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 NTJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 114,628 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,088 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 92,391 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 80,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad pin retaining clips missing.

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

Offside Rear Brake pad pin retaining clips missing

Pass 21 Oct 2021 70,854 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 67,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body damage

Fail 15 Jul 2021 67,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body damage

Fail 8 Jul 2021 67,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust box missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear tyres 245/45 zr17 99w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body component slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 52,438 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 42,486 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 39,621 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 34,615 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 30,802 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 26,773 miles

All four tyres has age related cracks

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 25,534 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 24,035 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,035 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 22,042 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 18,627 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 17,512 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 17,512 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 14,731 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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DY56 NTJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Orange with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DY56 NTJ, 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 DY56 NTJ registered?

DY56 NTJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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