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MT56 MMK

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,327 mi
Last recorded81,327 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 MMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,327 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 74,654 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 63,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers undertrays and sill covers fitted

front brake discs slighly scored

Pass 29 Nov 2017 54,905 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 54,905 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 51,287 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 45,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining / advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust back box trapped behind bracket / still secure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining / advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 45,179 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load stalk inop / seatbelt will not lock (5.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm remaining / advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear exhaust back box trapped behind bracket / still secure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm remaining / advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 39,823 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 39,823 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 34,313 miles

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

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

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)

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

advise three new tyres ASAP / very low tread depth

Pass 10 Dec 2012 29,538 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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 12 Dec 2011 25,292 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 21,105 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 16,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 MMK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MMK, 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 MMK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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