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GP55 HFO

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

86,429 mi
Last recorded86,429 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,429 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 84,977 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 84,919 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Jan 2024 82,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 80,792 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 76,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 73,678 miles

Engine cover/ Undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 71,712 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 67,872 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 64,382 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 60,783 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 57,639 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 53,970 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,544 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 48,544 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 42,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,341 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 26,698 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 20,839 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 14,411 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 HFO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP55 HFO registered?

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

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