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KO56 MLV

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,897 mi
Last recorded173,897 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO56 MLV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 173,897 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody general corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2025 173,280 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 158,440 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 148,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 146,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 146,058 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 144,139 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 141,081 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

engine bay covers and undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 132,018 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 112,213 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 102,466 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 102,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 86,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 77,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,853 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 49,038 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 43,310 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 32,991 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,681 miles

advise cracks in tread both rear tyres

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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KO56 MLV 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 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 KO56 MLV, 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 KO56 MLV registered?

KO56 MLV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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