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RJ56 FKR

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,452 mi
Last recorded159,452 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 FKR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 159,452 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 155,417 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 147,009 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 147,009 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 135,569 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 135,569 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back boxes (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,440 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 129,440 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 120,067 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 120,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,856 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,142 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,307 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 102,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 81,473 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 81,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres very close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2014 74,380 miles

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)

Fail 16 May 2014 74,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 61,891 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 52,530 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 52,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 39,968 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 28,997 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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RJ56 FKR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 RJ56 FKR, 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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RJ56 FKR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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