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KR55 YWM

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

142,209 mi
Last recorded142,209 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 YWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 142,209 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 138,557 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 129,081 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 117,052 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 108,771 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,452 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OS+NS ON THE LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 99,326 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 93,808 miles

Both front tyres wearing lower on shoulders

Fail 8 Jan 2019 93,808 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing lower on shoulders

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,588 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 82,652 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 82,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,982 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 68,575 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 68,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 60,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jan 2014 60,245 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 53,748 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 50,767 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 50,739 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 50,624 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,710 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 30,930 miles

advise low tread on n/s/r tyre

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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KR55 YWM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KR55 YWM, 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 KR55 YWM registered?

KR55 YWM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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