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RY55 WMK

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

153,523 mi
Last recorded153,523 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 WMK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 153,523 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2026 153,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 145,725 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 145,725 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 141,907 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (rear discs rusty) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 141,907 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (lens obscure) (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (rear discs rusty) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust shield detached.

Pass 8 Jun 2023 138,169 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2022 127,985 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))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 124,654 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 124,654 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 115,227 miles

n/s/f tyre inner side wall damaged

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 5 Feb 2020 108,058 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 30 Jan 2020 108,056 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2019 101,185 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads 2mm

Pass 26 Jan 2018 91,907 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Jan 2018 91,907 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Feb 2017 83,976 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 83,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Wipers split/poor condition

Pass 21 Jan 2016 78,158 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 78,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre wearing a little low

o/s/f tyre well worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing a little low

Pass 22 Jan 2015 66,966 miles

vsc warning light on dash

Fail 2 Jan 2014 57,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 57,452 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Jan 2013 48,583 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,853 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 32,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 26,657 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 22,588 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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RY55 WMK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 RY55 WMK, 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 RY55 WMK registered?

RY55 WMK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is RY55 WMK safe to buy?

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