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LG56 NHO

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,282 mi
Last recorded163,282 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 NHO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 163,282 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2026 163,273 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2025 156,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2024 150,073 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2023 143,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 140,315 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSR NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 140,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both NSF OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both OSR NSR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All OSR NSR NSF OSF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 134,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Feb 2020 124,779 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2019 105,582 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,089 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 70,601 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 49,777 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 45,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2015 45,637 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,133 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 41,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 37,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside wiper blades split

Fail 2 Apr 2012 33,401 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2012 33,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2011 29,396 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 29,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,754 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge and small cuts

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Aug 2009 19,677 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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LG56 NHO 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 75%.

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 LG56 NHO, 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 LG56 NHO registered?

LG56 NHO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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