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EX56 WEC

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,100 mi
Last recorded147,100 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX56 WEC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 147,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 144,371 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 144,371 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 141,514 miles

Nearside Outer Mirror casing damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2022 138,856 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,048 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 134,394 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 132,212 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 129,632 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 127,602 miles

Nearside Front Slight sidewall damage

Fail 14 Sep 2017 127,602 miles

Nearside Front Slight sidewall damage

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 125,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 123,258 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 123,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2014 121,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 119,716 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 105,564 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 88,390 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,942 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 69,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 53,675 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 WEC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WEC, 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 WEC registered?

EX56 WEC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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