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EX56 WDK

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,435 mi
Last recorded152,435 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 152,435 miles

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

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

exhaust has been repaired with paste and welded patches in various places from front to rear

Fail 16 Dec 2025 152,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust has been repaired with paste and welded patches in various places from front to rear

Pass 23 Dec 2024 135,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre wearing edges

Fail 23 Dec 2024 135,521 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 12 Dec 2023 125,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 125,219 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 119,668 miles

front & rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,406 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,391 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 90,300 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 81,215 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2018 81,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45R17 99W X-Load (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 72,657 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 May 2016 68,208 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 May 2016 68,208 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 57,023 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 46,888 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 46,888 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 38,023 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2011 32,429 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 26,670 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 26,665 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Nov 2009 19,276 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 WDK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EX56 WDK, 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 WDK registered?

EX56 WDK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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