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RV56 VWG

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,264 mi
Last recorded141,264 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 VWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 141,264 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 138,237 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2024 135,458 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 132,840 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 130,187 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 130,187 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 127,419 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,984 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 125,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 124,022 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 121,777 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 121,777 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 111,019 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 95,417 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn edges

rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 76,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Jul 2013 71,854 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 66,371 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 61,498 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 61,498 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 53,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 45,968 miles

front tyres wearing on edges.

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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RV56 VWG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RV56 VWG, 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 RV56 VWG registered?

RV56 VWG is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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