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WG56 ZCF

2006 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,946 mi
Last recorded65,946 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 ZCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 65,946 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 61,936 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 58,507 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 54,797 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 52,619 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 52,619 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 50,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 50,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 47,355 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 47,355 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 44,085 miles

both rear subframe front mounting points corroded

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded

front number plate delaminating

Pass 19 Oct 2017 40,198 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 40,198 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front wipers smearing screen

nearside front tyre bold inside edge and blistered, outside centre three quarters

Pass 21 Oct 2016 37,143 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 37,142 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 35,694 miles

nearside front tyre bold on inside edge, raised tread and outside centre three quarters

Pass 23 Oct 2014 32,644 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 30,510 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Oct 2012 28,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 22,679 miles

both rear tyres on 2-3mm tread and have cracks between tread pattern

Pass 4 Dec 2009 19,332 miles

rear brake pad wear uneven. securing bolt missing from rear gearbox support mount. both rear tyres getting low on tread.

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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WG56 ZCF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WG56 ZCF, 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 WG56 ZCF registered?

WG56 ZCF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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