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GR06 PPU

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,317 mi
Last recorded112,317 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 PPU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 112,317 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,647 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,211 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 100,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 94,875 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 94,875 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,698 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2021 83,280 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 83,279 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2021 83,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 79,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2019 72,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 64,706 miles

offside front wiper leaving slight smear

Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,685 miles

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

offside front wiper leaving slight smear

Pass 7 Apr 2017 54,953 miles

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Apr 2017 54,944 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2016 48,382 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 40,705 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 33,986 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 28,729 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,685 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,777 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 14,139 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 9,507 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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GR06 PPU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GR06 PPU, 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 GR06 PPU registered?

GR06 PPU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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