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RX56 XBN

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

137,151 mi
Last recorded137,151 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX56 XBN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 137,151 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 130,047 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 122,766 miles

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

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))

Fail 4 Apr 2024 122,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 115,773 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,234 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 111,330 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 108,027 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 108,027 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 104,552 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 100,616 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 96,911 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 94,215 miles

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 18 Aug 2014 88,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 88,285 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F front fog light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2012 76,436 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades worn

N/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge also there is damage to the side wall

O/S/F tyre wearing on outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,461 miles

front and rear pads wearing low

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,319 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,763 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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RX56 XBN is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 RX56 XBN, 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 RX56 XBN registered?

RX56 XBN is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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