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RO56 MXS

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

124,545 mi
Last recorded124,545 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 MXS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 124,545 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 124,539 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 122,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 122,897 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,997 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 117,416 miles

Front Minor Exhaust blow

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Sep 2021 114,500 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 112,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019 111,793 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 111,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Sep 2018 108,731 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 108,731 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 104,493 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 99,488 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 93,186 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,404 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2013 77,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 72,795 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,543 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,718 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,783 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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RO56 MXS is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 RO56 MXS, 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 RO56 MXS registered?

RO56 MXS is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is RO56 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO56 MXS shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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