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RY55 WLW

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,314 mi
Last recorded153,314 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 WLW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 153,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 153,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 150,543 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 146,524 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 142,482 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 138,517 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 133,992 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 131,412 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 125,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 115,415 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 104,677 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 91,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 78,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,697 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,843 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 36,843 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 31,972 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 26,679 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,201 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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RY55 WLW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RY55 WLW, 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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RY55 WLW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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