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KL56 ZFR

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

139,291 mi
Last recorded139,291 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 ZFR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 139,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 138,771 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 138,415 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 138,088 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 135,999 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 131,873 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, n/s has uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2021 131,868 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both, n/s has uneven wear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 12,862 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 128,862 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 124,599 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 123,224 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 120,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2016 120,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (3.5.1i)

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

engine cover/under-trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2016 119,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' items removed (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,223 miles

front bumper insecure

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,984 miles

both side rear tyre slightly wearing inner edge

nearside front tyre has slight cracks on tread

Pass 18 Oct 2013 87,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 87,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 77,455 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2012 77,455 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 64,324 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,674 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,777 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 36,775 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)

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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KL56 ZFR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KL56 ZFR, 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 KL56 ZFR registered?

KL56 ZFR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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