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RO56 XSW

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

131,530 mi
Last recorded131,530 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 131,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer sidewall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 130,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 128,128 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair no reserve travel or lock up (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 125,937 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,287 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 121,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 117,388 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 110,899 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 110,898 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 104,797 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 97,707 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 89,791 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,840 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 74,419 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,035 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 55,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,358 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,682 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 35,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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 XSW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

RO56 XSW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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