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EY56 NKC

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

150,800 mi
Last recorded150,800 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 NKC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 150,800 miles

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

Offside Front fog light insecure

front fog lights not working

Fail 9 Feb 2026 150,789 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced verry dim (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front fog light insecure

front fog lights not working

Pass 1 Feb 2025 142,888 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 131,808 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 131,806 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2023 127,321 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 117,717 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 117,717 miles

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 110,543 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 106,024 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber worn. (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both D-bushes worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 106,024 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber worn. (1.1.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced both D-bushes worn. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 95,587 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 95,587 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 87,104 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 74,790 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 57,833 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,732 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 41,405 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 28,907 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,487 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 25,099 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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EY56 NKC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 EY56 NKC, 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 EY56 NKC registered?

EY56 NKC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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The MOT history for EY56 NKC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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