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YK56 TWP

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

129,331 mi
Last recorded129,331 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 TWP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 129,331 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 129,331 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 122,410 miles

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

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Aug 2023 118,183 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 113,905 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 109,337 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 104,711 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,846 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 96,596 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 96,596 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 92,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all four tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,567 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Aug 2015 82,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 71,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 60,340 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 51,568 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 41,512 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 30,399 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 22,762 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 TWP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 TWP, 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 YK56 TWP registered?

YK56 TWP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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