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NL56 CWM

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

107,381 mi
Last recorded107,381 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 CWM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 107,381 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 21 Mar 2025 103,361 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 22 Mar 2024 99,203 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 24 Mar 2023 93,523 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 25 Mar 2022 86,867 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 14 May 2021 80,522 miles

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

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 19 Jun 2020 76,126 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 73,735 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 71,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 68,477 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 65,216 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 65,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 60,504 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2014 51,801 miles

unsatisfactory reapair carried out on o/s/f tyre

o/s/r brake pads worn

Pass 2 Jul 2013 43,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight lip

Pass 27 Jul 2012 35,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 28,812 miles

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

air bag light on

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Aug 2010 20,343 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,536 miles

Advise rear tyres have slight tread cracking

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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NL56 CWM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 NL56 CWM, 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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What year was NL56 CWM registered?

NL56 CWM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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The MOT history for NL56 CWM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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