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KG56 YHX

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

211,376 mi
Last recorded211,376 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG56 YHX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 211,376 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 208,039 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 207,739 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 204,670 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 201,440 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 200,246 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 189,599 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 189,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 180,487 miles

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

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

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

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

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 160,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 141,750 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 141,748 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 122,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 103,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 87,738 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,466 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 50,029 miles

front tyres low and scrubbing inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

slight lip on front brake discs

Fail 1 Sep 2012 50,029 miles

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

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

front tyres low and scrubbing inner edges

nail in offside rear tyre

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2011 36,232 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 32,220 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,376 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 28,376 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KG56 YHX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KG56 YHX, 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 KG56 YHX registered?

KG56 YHX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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