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MT56 RBT

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,448 mi
Last recorded119,448 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 119,448 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 118,382 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 118,382 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2023 117,557 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 116,480 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 115,484 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have age related cracking to side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 114,598 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres show sins of age cracking on edge of tread and side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,727 miles

undershields obscure some components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 111,706 miles

undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,045 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,203 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,663 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2014 97,549 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 97,549 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 87,502 miles

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 16 Oct 2012 78,302 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 69,776 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 60,734 miles

both rear tyres worn to 3-4mm 245/45/zr17

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,485 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 RBT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MT56 RBT, 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 RBT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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