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SK56 WKY

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 WKY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 132,617 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 124,379 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are worn on edge..245 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2023 124,341 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

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

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

Front Engine oil level is on minimum.

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are worn on edge..245 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Front VSC warning message displayed

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear suspension components are corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2022 121,399 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise early replacement. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advise early replacement. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 118,864 miles

Exhaust deteriorated front to rear

General corrosion to chassis and components

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2021 118,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated front to rear

General corrosion to chassis and components

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 113,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 110,565 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 104,911 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,823 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 85,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 78,170 miles

rear pads low in carriers advice replacment

Pass 11 Aug 2012 70,982 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 53,810 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 42,631 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 27,118 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 WKY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SK56 WKY, 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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SK56 WKY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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