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RO56 NKH

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,314 mi
Last recorded115,314 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 NKH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 115,314 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 113,637 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 113,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 110,905 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 108,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 106,521 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,384 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 100,715 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 100,715 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 98,069 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also devoid of tread on inner edge and outer sidewall cut/damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and outer sidewall cut/damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from engine

Fail 28 Sep 2017 98,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also devoid of tread on inner edge and outer sidewall cut/damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and outer sidewall cut/damaged

Offside windscreen wiper blade torn/split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

noise from engine

Pass 18 Oct 2016 95,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside wiper blade torn/split

Fail 10 Oct 2016 95,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure securing pins not located (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face corroded/small contact patch (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear service brake has reduced effort

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside wiper blade torn/split

Rear service brake imbalance @ 29% thus only just meeting requirements

Pass 4 Sep 2015 89,682 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 83,451 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 77,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear parking sensor fault

Pass 2 Oct 2012 71,047 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,582 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,479 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,654 miles

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)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,920 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 NKH is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NKH, 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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RO56 NKH is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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