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LD56 XBT

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,979 mi
Last recorded112,979 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 XBT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 112,979 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 109,748 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,617 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 101,852 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 94,192 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,899 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 86,424 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 86,423 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 80,567 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 80,567 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 74,637 miles

Coolant low in reservoir

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre bald on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2017 68,038 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 58,158 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 26 Feb 2016 58,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,309 miles

both rear tyres close to min legal

front discs lipped and pads wearing close to min

n/s/f tyre got damege on tyre wall but not showing cords

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,665 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 37,200 miles

nearside front tyre cut but not sowing cord

Pass 13 Mar 2012 31,191 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,887 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 23,887 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,841 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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LD56 XBT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LD56 XBT, 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 LD56 XBT registered?

LD56 XBT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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