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EN56 LCT

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,226 mi
Last recorded149,226 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 LCT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 149,226 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 143,325 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 140,041 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under body is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 136,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 130,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 130,447 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 118,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,108 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 108,308 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 95,536 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,946 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 50,110 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 34,277 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,455 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 22,389 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 18,347 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 14,660 miles

nearside front tyre outside wall scuffed-not exposing inner chords.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 10,886 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 10,886 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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EN56 LCT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EN56 LCT, 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 EN56 LCT registered?

EN56 LCT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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