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MC56 DXG

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

86,394 mi
Last recorded86,394 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 DXG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 86,394 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 86,394 miles

Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 86,093 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2024 84,398 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 80,011 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 78,997 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking up

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 78,997 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking up

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

Pass 24 May 2021 78,049 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 78,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 76,985 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 76,985 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 72,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 67,375 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 63,993 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,585 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 57,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 43,913 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 43,913 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,246 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 36,737 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 32,890 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,206 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 28,205 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 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 22,136 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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MC56 DXG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 MC56 DXG, 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 MC56 DXG registered?

MC56 DXG is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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