CarVerify

Free Car Check

EA56 UWK

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,483 mi
Last recorded86,483 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 UWK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 86,483 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light slightly damage

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 14 Oct 2025 86,456 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light slightly damage

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 16 May 2024 76,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear dated from 2014

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the inside edge, slight damage to the outer sidewall, cracking and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge, cracking, cuts in tread and 4 punctures (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector has slight damage

Offside headlight washer is damaged and not spraying the headlight

fuel cap seal cracked

Fail 15 May 2024 76,926 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also worn on the inside edge, BADLY cracked + perished outer sidewall, cuts in tread and 2 punctures (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm, worn on the inside edge, slight damage to the outer sidewall, cracking and cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inside edge, cracking, cuts in tread and 4 punctures (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear reflector has slight damage

Offside headlight washer is damaged and not spraying the headlight

fuel cap seal cracked

Pass 18 May 2023 70,279 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2023 70,279 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 65,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 65,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 60,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,775 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 5 Dec 2018 52,212 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 47,255 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 41,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 34,906 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 27,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,661 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 25,194 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 22,642 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish along tread

Front bumper scuffed

Front discs lipped

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 15,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 11,372 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EA56 UWK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA56 UWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EA56 UWK?

You can check the full history of EA56 UWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EA56 UWK registered?

EA56 UWK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 December 2006.

Is EA56 UWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA56 UWK shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA56 UWK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EA56 UWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.