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GJ56 EXK

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,312 mi
Last recorded100,312 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 100,312 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 95,619 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2025 95,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 91,703 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened NSF and OSF lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear quarter slightly deformed damaged but no sharp edges

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 87,763 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 87,762 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all in general (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 78,781 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 71,774 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 64,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 54,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 43,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 43,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,722 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 20,060 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 19,783 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 19,347 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 19,221 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,284 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,300 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,851 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 EXK 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 GJ56 EXK, 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 EXK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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