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WX56 XXM

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,247 mi
Last recorded182,247 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX56 XXM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 182,247 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 173,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 155,405 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

engine management light lamp on.

Fail 24 Jul 2018 155,405 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

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

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

engine management light lamp on.

Fail 16 May 2018 155,384 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 May 2017 134,135 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 125,866 miles

N/S/F Tyre Worn on Inside Edge

N/S/R Tyre Worn on Inside Edge

O/S/F Tyre Worn on Inside Edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 120,998 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 120,998 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 92,720 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 76,929 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 76,912 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 May 2011 62,596 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 62,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 May 2010 39,861 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 39,859 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 37,569 miles

offside front tyre inner tread wearing low

Pass 5 Feb 2009 19,011 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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WX56 XXM is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 WX56 XXM, 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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WX56 XXM is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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