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MT56 KUD

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,694 mi
Last recorded143,694 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 KUD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 143,694 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 143,648 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 130,553 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 130,553 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,918 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 117,918 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested Lambda reading too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 108,922 miles

Nearside Front outer side wall has kerbing damage

engine and underbody covers fitted at the time of test

Fail 5 May 2018 108,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer side wall has kerbing damage

engine and underbody covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 18 Apr 2017 98,951 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2017 98,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2016 87,562 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 77,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Apr 2015 77,643 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2014 69,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 19 Apr 2014 69,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Apr 2013 60,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 8 Apr 2013 60,746 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 52,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 38,529 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 30,457 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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MT56 KUD is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MT56 KUD, 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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MT56 KUD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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