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GL06 EMX

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,532 mi
Last recorded93,532 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 EMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 93,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 90,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 90,654 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 88,402 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 86,271 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,742 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 2 Mar 2022 84,742 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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 9 Jun 2021 82,901 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 78,382 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier loose in carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip which has potential to crack n/s of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 73,402 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 73,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 68,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 59,965 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 48,205 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

front brake discs are lipped

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Fail 14 Oct 2016 48,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure lower attachment nut missing (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

front brake discs are lipped

offside front tyre is down to approx. 3mm of tread

Pass 28 Oct 2015 39,518 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 32,640 miles

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

offside front wiper blade smeary and has a small split but still cleans screen effectively

Pass 31 Oct 2013 26,696 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 25,276 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 21,191 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 17,984 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 2 Jul 2009 13,972 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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GL06 EMX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL06 EMX, 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 GL06 EMX registered?

GL06 EMX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GL06 EMX safe to buy?

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