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WU56 LMJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,366 mi
Last recorded118,366 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU56 LMJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 118,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 118,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 105,824 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 105,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 103,115 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 103,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on sidewall (225-45-17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 May 2023 97,159 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2023 97,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2022 92,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2022 92,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2021 88,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 20 May 2021 88,832 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 18 May 2020 85,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 May 2019 82,267 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 82,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 79,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 72,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2016 62,866 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2016 62,866 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 30 May 2015 54,210 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2014 45,310 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 45,310 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 41,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 35,317 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 24,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 14,990 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 26 Aug 2009 8,160 miles

Front number plate cracked.

N/S/R INNER DRIVESHAFT BOOT SPILT.

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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WU56 LMJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WU56 LMJ, 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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WU56 LMJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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