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GJ56 EWF

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,138 mi
Last recorded92,138 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 EWF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 92,138 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 79,947 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 79,944 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 79,778 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2018 79,133 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 79,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,318 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 77,246 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,979 miles

engine cover and under shield fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 74,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre cracks in thread pattern

offside front tyre outter side wall split and cracks in thread pattern

Pass 24 Sep 2013 71,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outter side wall split

Fail 24 Sep 2013 71,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outter side wall split

Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outter sidewall split

Fail 27 Sep 2012 68,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre outter sidewall split

Pass 22 Sep 2011 64,053 miles

1. Both wiper blades becoming perished.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 58,105 miles

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

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

all four tyres worn on outer edges

front discs lipped

Pass 27 Aug 2009 44,921 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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GJ56 EWF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GJ56 EWF, 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 GJ56 EWF registered?

GJ56 EWF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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