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GF55 ERJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

73,805 mi
Last recorded73,805 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 ERJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 73,805 miles

Brake backing plates rusty

Most suspension components are corroded but not excessive.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 70,280 miles

Brake backing plates rusty

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

Rear exhaust mounting rusty

Underside of vehicle and suspension components are corroded in several places but not excessive.

Pass 17 Jan 2023 67,531 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 67,531 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 63,172 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive surface rust in several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 62,329 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 60,040 miles

boot floor panel above rear exhaust sections rusty

front and rear suspension components rusty in several places

nearside front exhaust heat shield loose

surface rust to underside of vehicle in several places

Pass 18 Jan 2019 55,001 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 48,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 43,039 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 38,128 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 38,120 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 33,044 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 33,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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 16 Jan 2014 28,279 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 22,917 miles

Engine covers obsructing components

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

O.SR seatbelt not fully tested due to baby seat secured

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

under vehicle covers obstructing components

Pass 18 Jan 2012 17,010 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 17,010 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 11,989 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 7,475 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 2,114 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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GF55 ERJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GF55 ERJ, 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 GF55 ERJ registered?

GF55 ERJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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