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RO56 XSJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,172 mi
Last recorded136,172 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 XSJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 136,172 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 128,522 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 8 Aug 2024 120,396 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 119,962 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EXCESSIVE READINGS. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2023 111,292 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 111,135 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 105,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 99,778 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front both sides, wishbone bushes some perishing

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both sides, rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2020 96,544 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 93,064 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 91,678 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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 Front 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 5 Mar 2018 91,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim wheel protruding past tyre side wall (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim wheel protruding past tyre side wall (4.1.D.1d)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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 Front 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 7 Oct 2016 86,586 miles

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,019 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 69,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,094 miles

Some pitting to rear brake discs.

Some wear to front brake discs.

Fail 30 Jul 2013 64,093 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Some pitting to rear brake discs.

Some wear to front brake discs.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 60,436 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 53,869 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 49,730 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 41,521 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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RO56 XSJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 XSJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RO56 XSJ registered?

RO56 XSJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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