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GP55 EES

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

164,716 mi
Last recorded164,716 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 EES
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 164,716 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 136,435 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 136,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 110,704 miles

Coolant low

Covers & shield fitted

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2022 110,704 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant low

Covers & shield fitted

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2021 103,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 96,955 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides beam still visible (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 88,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2018 83,067 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 83,067 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 79,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,255 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 69,698 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 64,358 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,358 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 59,320 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 59,246 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,177 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 55,177 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,413 miles

all four tyres close to limit 2mm

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge and worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2010 30,197 miles

small cut in offside and nearside front tyres Nearside front tyre slight wear on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2009 15,598 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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GP55 EES is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GP55 EES, 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 GP55 EES registered?

GP55 EES is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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