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GL55 GCV

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,830 mi
Last recorded96,830 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 GCV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2021 96,830 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 81,893 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn in center (5.2.3 (e))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge/section tread on limit requires attention soon

Pass 28 Aug 2019 66,782 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 66,782 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

rear brak pads low

Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,874 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 47,096 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 47,090 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2016 42,694 miles

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

engine bay covered

Pass 26 May 2015 38,654 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 35,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 30,965 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 26,254 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 22,574 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 18 Jan 2010 18,430 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 15,191 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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GL55 GCV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GL55 GCV, 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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GL55 GCV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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