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GJ06 VYP

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

43,166 mi
Last recorded43,166 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 VYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 43,166 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 42,623 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 41,755 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged, no sharp edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm plus worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 May 2023 41,755 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged, no sharp edges

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm plus worn bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 35,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 32,611 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 31,718 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 31,706 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 29,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 27,101 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 24,230 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 21,835 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 19,001 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 16,634 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 16,631 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 16,488 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 15,453 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 14,235 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,463 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 11,444 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 11,444 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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 VYP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 GJ06 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

GJ06 VYP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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