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FL56 GXO

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

121,974 mi
Last recorded121,974 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL56 GXO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 121,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 117,135 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 112,664 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 112,594 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner/outer edges but not exposing inner cords

Pass 3 Oct 2022 107,465 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 102,712 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 97,976 miles

PCS warning lamp showing on dash

Fail 30 Sep 2020 97,976 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

PCS warning lamp showing on dash

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

Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,283 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 88,331 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 88,331 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,855 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 17 Sep 2016 79,117 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 73,570 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 69,488 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 65,466 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,102 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 55,503 miles

front number plate cracked.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 42,177 miles

both front tyres low inner edges.

front number plate cracked.

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,352 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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FL56 GXO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FL56 GXO, 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 FL56 GXO registered?

FL56 GXO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 October 2006.

Is FL56 GXO safe to buy?

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