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MF56 KYW

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,687 mi
Last recorded83,687 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF56 KYW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 83,687 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))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 83,687 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lazy 74 (1.2.1 (b) (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))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,309 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2024 78,309 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2022 70,069 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 70,060 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2021 66,096 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 66,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 62,529 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,473 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 58,473 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 67% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 51,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 48,022 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,990 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 39,816 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 35,706 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 30,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,441 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 19,460 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,732 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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MF56 KYW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MF56 KYW, 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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MF56 KYW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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