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KS55 ZWT

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,580 mi
Last recorded109,580 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 ZWT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 109,580 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing

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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 107,887 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 107,792 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 103,067 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 103,066 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 R.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45ZR17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45 R.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 94,743 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 94,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,725 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 86,725 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 79,975 miles

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 79,975 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 79,129 miles

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2018 79,129 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine management light on

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 May 2017 77,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view / undertrays

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

Fail 11 May 2017 77,568 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring view / undertrays

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

Pass 16 May 2016 73,543 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 68,748 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 65,958 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 60,196 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 60,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Apr 2012 53,558 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,511 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,894 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 21,882 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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KS55 ZWT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 KS55 ZWT, 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 KS55 ZWT registered?

KS55 ZWT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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