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NU56 TXP

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,617 mi
Last recorded140,617 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 TXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 140,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 140,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 132,970 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 126,183 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 119,282 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 119,282 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s headlamp lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 113,236 miles

Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 113,236 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s headlamp lens's deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 105,531 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 92,220 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires repair

Fail 29 Mar 2019 92,196 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires repair

Pass 16 Mar 2018 88,362 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 83,158 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

full undershield fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,038 miles

Engine & under trays fitted

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 75,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight blow on the centre exhaust

Pass 19 Mar 2014 72,306 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,218 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 61,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,819 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 47,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Oct 2009 35,454 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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NU56 TXP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NU56 TXP, 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 NU56 TXP registered?

NU56 TXP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is NU56 TXP safe to buy?

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