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WN56 NYC

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,860 mi
Last recorded155,860 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 NYC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 155,860 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 142,071 miles

Under-tray fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2023 131,789 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 124,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 120,674 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 120,674 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,970 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 109,927 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 108,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2018 108,517 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 106,338 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2016 104,855 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,702 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 96,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 87,926 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 87,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,564 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,379 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2011 57,355 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 4 Aug 2010 42,352 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 25,133 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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WN56 NYC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WN56 NYC, 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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WN56 NYC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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