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RV56 WBY

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,852 mi
Last recorded123,852 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 123,852 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,582 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 118,015 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 118,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 114,647 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 114,644 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 111,155 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 107,324 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 104,051 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorating slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 100,003 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 94,596 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,207 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 82,234 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted preventing full inspection of some components.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 76,652 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 65,668 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,080 miles

advise rear pads 80% worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 34,167 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 204,750 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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RV56 WBY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RV56 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

RV56 WBY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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