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GJ06 LBU

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,317 mi
Last recorded144,317 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 LBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 144,317 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both mounting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flanges corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2024 144,317 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both mounting brackets corroded (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flanges corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 142,370 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 142,370 miles

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

Offside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 139,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm + cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm + cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2022 139,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.mm + cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm + cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 137,411 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 135,697 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 133,040 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 128,615 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 128,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 117,998 miles

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

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

engine cover / undertray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,961 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,940 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 95,720 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 89,811 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,041 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 80,624 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 74,814 miles

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

front discs worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to n/s/r tyre side walls has been run flat no cords showing

Pass 2 Mar 2009 52,160 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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GJ06 LBU 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 80%.

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 GJ06 LBU, 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 GJ06 LBU registered?

GJ06 LBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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