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WJ56 XHS

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

150,723 mi
Last recorded150,723 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 XHS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 150,723 miles

vech showing age related corrosion on underside

Pass 12 Feb 2024 148,249 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 145,252 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 142,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 137,067 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 137,067 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 134,664 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 134,664 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 128,182 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 111,608 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

both headlamps slightly dim

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 111,607 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (3.5.1g)

both headlamps slightly dim

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 97,293 miles

surface corrosion on mech.componets

Pass 27 May 2016 94,136 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2015 87,411 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 8 Apr 2013 71,604 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 44,971 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)

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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WJ56 XHS is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WJ56 XHS, 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 WJ56 XHS registered?

WJ56 XHS is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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