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AJ56 TKD

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

120,103 mi
Last recorded120,103 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 TKD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 120,103 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2026 120,096 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 117,064 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 102,480 miles

Suspension Has Areas Of Surface Corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2022 90,741 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 78,013 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 78,013 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 67,298 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 54,981 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 51,227 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 51,227 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 45,320 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,789 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 31,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 26,712 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 22,219 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 17,921 miles

Battery insecure

N/S/F tyre cut in outer sidewall, not to cords

N/S/R tyre cracking in tread

Pass 4 Nov 2010 16,122 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 13,735 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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AJ56 TKD 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 84.2%.

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 AJ56 TKD, 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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AJ56 TKD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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