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GF55 XBR

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,965 mi
Last recorded81,965 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 XBR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 81,965 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 81,921 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 81,920 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 81,878 miles

Offside Front Upper Stone chip on windscreen

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 81,866 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel dipping down (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and cord exposed 2454517 outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside wing mirror glass poor

polite note ... please could you clean the vehicle of tobacco and dog ends on the seat before presenting the vehicle for testing

Pass 1 Feb 2023 79,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 79,846 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 77,911 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 77,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 75,080 miles

Nearside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 75,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front damage to tyre outer sidewall

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 71,942 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 66,896 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,996 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2017 55,618 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,376 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 41,181 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 39,629 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & tyre starting to crackbetween tread.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 39,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & tyre starting to crackbetween tread.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 36,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,799 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 28,932 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,570 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,061 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 XBR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

GF55 XBR is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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