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FN56 WRX

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,398 mi
Last recorded152,398 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 WRX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 152,398 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 147,372 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 147,356 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 138,605 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 138,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 125,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

osf and nsf tyre outersidewall damaged

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 124,876 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

osf and nsf tyre outersidewall damaged

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 114,792 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 114,792 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,792 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 80,547 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damage

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

unter trays/engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,169 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 29,081 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 27,755 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 24,416 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,739 miles

front brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 4 Sep 2012 17,194 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 14,432 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 12,298 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 9,600 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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FN56 WRX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FN56 WRX, 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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FN56 WRX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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