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GN56 VFC

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

122,355 mi
Last recorded122,355 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN56 VFC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 122,355 miles

Front intermittent headlamp dipped beam fault. headlamp will stop working on one side (swaps sides randomly) but starts working again if light switch is cycled.

Nearside Front tyre outer tread worn

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Fail 2 Oct 2025 122,355 miles

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

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

Front intermittent headlamp dipped beam fault. headlamp will stop working on one side (swaps sides randomly) but starts working again if light switch is cycled.

Nearside Front tyre outer tread worn

Vehicle is fitted with manufactures engine cover and under tray/shields so there is a restricted view of some testable items.

Pass 3 Oct 2024 115,545 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 115,545 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image visible advise lens restore (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,149 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Dipp beam pattern poor (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 104,235 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 98,784 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 98,689 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,360 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 87,799 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,842 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2017 76,174 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,730 miles

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Nearside Rear TYRE, INNER SIDEWALL DETERIORATING

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

Offside Rear TYRE, INNER SIDEWALL DETERIORATING

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,158 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 61,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Aug 2013 57,132 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 51,976 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 46,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 39,091 miles

front pads very low

moderate wear both front discs

nsf tyre minor sidewall damage

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,123 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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GN56 VFC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GN56 VFC, 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 GN56 VFC registered?

GN56 VFC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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