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SK56 RYB

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,457 mi
Last recorded77,457 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 RYB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 77,457 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General Under Body Corrosion

Parking Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Feb 2025 75,842 miles

under seal applied

Pass 7 Feb 2024 73,550 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 71,738 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 70,204 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 67,599 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 67,455 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 66,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 66,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 61,165 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 58,006 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe to nearside rear brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe to offside rear brake flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 53,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 47,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components.

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 42,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,011 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 37,011 miles

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

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

difrent tyre sises front to rear

Pass 5 Jul 2013 31,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 26,500 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 20,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 14,568 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,985 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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SK56 RYB is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK56 RYB, 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 SK56 RYB registered?

SK56 RYB is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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