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NX56 OVT

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,373 mi
Last recorded82,373 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 OVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 82,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 72,244 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Dec 2023 63,201 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 63,201 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 53,941 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 50,703 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 46,630 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 45,305 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Mar 2019 40,712 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,653 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 32,796 miles

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing on inner edge

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2016 30,835 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 29,100 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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 27,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 24,752 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,842 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mil 245/45 r17 95w

Pass 18 Mar 2011 20,486 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 20,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 18,852 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 14,348 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 14,341 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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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NX56 OVT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NX56 OVT, 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 NX56 OVT registered?

NX56 OVT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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