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GJ56 EXA

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,334 mi
Last recorded151,334 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 EXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 151,334 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4x (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 130,844 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 130,844 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both due to bulb failures (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 132,478 miles

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Feb 2023 129,376 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 123,941 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 119,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 119,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,136 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,069 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 106,068 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 95,893 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,907 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 85,907 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,218 miles

Exhaust heat shield clip broken at front

Front tyres bald at inner edges - should be renewed asap (at this time meet minimum requirements)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 76,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust heat shield clip broken at front

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

Front tyres bald at inner edges - should be renewed asap (at this time meet minimum requirements)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 67,779 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 59,783 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 57,998 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,425 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,617 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 40,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 32,652 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,163 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 EXA 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 GJ56 EXA, 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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GJ56 EXA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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