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GR06 PTY

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,425 mi
Last recorded117,425 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 PTY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 117,425 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 114,485 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 111,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 111,017 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/40r18 w xl (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount broken / split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 104,797 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Sep 2022 104,797 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2021 99,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2021 99,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,621 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 88,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 81,572 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 71,740 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 59,857 miles

Rear Both tyre valve deteriorated.

Rear Both tyres wearing low in center,close to the legal limit

Fail 4 Jul 2017 59,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre have cut,crack on outer edge.

Rear Both tyre valve + O/S/F, deteriorated.

Rear Both tyres wearing low in center,close to the legal limit

Pass 1 Jul 2016 54,143 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,208 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 47,228 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2013 43,773 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 39,198 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 39,173 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,896 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 26,966 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 19,793 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres near wear bars

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 PTY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PTY, 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 PTY registered?

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

Is GR06 PTY safe to buy?

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