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EX56 WBD

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,942 mi
Last recorded175,942 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 WBD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 175,942 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 169,605 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 163,885 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 160,074 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 150,221 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 150,221 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2021 141,059 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 135,321 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 132,285 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 124,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 119,380 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall is damaged

•Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components •Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,788 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 111,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 106,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2014 97,282 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 84,429 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,497 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 68,175 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 53,434 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 53,434 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 39,721 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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EX56 WBD is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EX56 WBD, 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 EX56 WBD registered?

EX56 WBD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is EX56 WBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX56 WBD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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