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RO56 NKK

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

77,880 mi
Last recorded77,880 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 77,880 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 76,726 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 75,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 73,174 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,617 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,259 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 58,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 51,831 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 44,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 36,483 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,278 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 35,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,851 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,602 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 30,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 28,627 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,400 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,168 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 24,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,548 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 21,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 NKK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 NKK, 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 NKK registered?

RO56 NKK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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