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RK56 UEL

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2231cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

98,624 mi
Last recorded98,624 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 UEL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 98,624 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside rear bumper damaged,offside rear quarter panel damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2024 85,472 miles

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

parking brake requires adjustment/repair

rear bumper damaged and covered in tape

undertrays and covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 82,173 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,065 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 60,388 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s+n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s+n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 58,781 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 58,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 58,391 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 58,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 57,231 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,340 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,696 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 54,877 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 54,877 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,477 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 53,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 51,991 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 49,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,831 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 45,831 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 41,393 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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RK56 UEL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,231cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RK56 UEL, 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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RK56 UEL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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