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GP55 EUJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

189,105 mi
Last recorded189,105 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP55 EUJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 189,105 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 189,049 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 180,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 166,711 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 165,672 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 161,713 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 160,938 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, back bushes are cracking, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims,

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim, (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, small (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sound deadening material not fully secure both sides, heat shields loose, (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 152,348 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 140,927 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 136,006 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT AND REAR (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 128,791 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 121,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.33mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 115,205 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 115,199 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 104,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 104,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 92,047 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 92,047 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 77,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f tyre is wearing on both edges

Fail 30 Jan 2013 77,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f tyre is wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2011 54,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Feb 2011 54,177 miles

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 26,862 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 EUJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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