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LK56 NSV

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,888 mi
Last recorded104,888 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK56 NSV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 104,888 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 10,898 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 102,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 86,585 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 86,585 miles

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 70,035 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 65,291 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,900 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 57,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 51,444 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 43,492 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 43,439 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,837 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 17,581 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 14,428 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 14,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,474 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 8,453 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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LK56 NSV is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK56 NSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK56 NSV registered?

LK56 NSV is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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