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EU56 WMO

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

159,034 mi
Last recorded159,034 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU56 WMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 159,034 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 158,933 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 158,933 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 155,881 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 155,881 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2022 143,213 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 143,213 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 132,900 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 132,900 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 128,492 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,078 miles

both front shock dust cover split .

Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,602 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 106,601 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 103,870 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,679 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,835 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 82,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 72,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 48,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,861 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,227 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 40,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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EU56 WMO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 EU56 WMO, 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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EU56 WMO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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