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GJ56 VUA

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,176 mi
Last recorded141,176 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 141,176 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 137,123 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 133,774 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 129,495 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 128,293 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 121,558 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection.

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)

Offside front tyre cracked.

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 121,558 miles

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

Covers fitted to vehicle preventing full inspection.

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)

Offside front tyre cracked.

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 112,255 miles

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

offside rear reflector damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2015 102,568 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyre(s) wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,383 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 85,702 miles

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

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 85,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,113 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 70,405 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 57,923 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 46,449 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 40,078 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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GJ56 VUA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUA, 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 VUA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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