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MS56 LEX

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

143,821 mi
Last recorded143,821 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS56 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 143,821 miles

17%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 128,011 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2024 128,011 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer Bottle Empty. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON OUTER EDGE. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LEGAL LIMIT, ADVISE CHANGE VERY SOON. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,993 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 121,993 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 116,934 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 112,521 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 100,185 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2019 89,814 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 86,284 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 75,428 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,790 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 67,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,296 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 55,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 50,199 miles

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

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

both wiper blades split

Pass 25 Apr 2012 44,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,108 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 34,461 miles

OSF tyre worn on shoulders.

Pass 15 Oct 2009 28,641 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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MS56 LEX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MS56 LEX, 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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MS56 LEX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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