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KY56 FAJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,129 mi
Last recorded147,129 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY56 FAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 147,129 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 147,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 133,852 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 29 Nov 2024 133,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch liner loose (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2023 128,320 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 127,298 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 125,559 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 123,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 119,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 116,145 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 113,801 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 113,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 91,031 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 60,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,120 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 45,957 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 38,047 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,708 miles

nearside rear tyre outer wall scuffed - not exposing inner chords.

Pass 28 Sep 2010 24,221 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 17,391 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)

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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KY56 FAJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KY56 FAJ, 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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KY56 FAJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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