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YK56 TWG

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,883 mi
Last recorded122,883 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 TWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 122,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 122,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Age perishing and cracking (225/45r17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 119,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight age perishing on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 115,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 112,017 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 107,797 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 104,287 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 100,005 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 94,326 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 89,655 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 84,134 miles

o/s handbrake low effort.

Pass 21 Aug 2015 76,922 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 69,736 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 62,668 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 54,353 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 48,654 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges and close to legal limit

wipers smearing screen

Pass 12 Aug 2010 41,175 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Aug 2010 41,175 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,008 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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YK56 TWG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YK56 TWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK56 TWG registered?

YK56 TWG is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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