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GR06 PVT

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

195,927 mi
Last recorded195,927 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 PVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 195,927 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sills, underbody, subframe and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 31 Jul 2025 184,759 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Sills, underbody, subframe and suspension components has slight corrosion but not excessive

Pass 15 Jul 2024 174,077 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 168,775 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 156,044 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 141,253 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 125,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,152 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 100,918 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 88,653 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 87,622 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,859 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

corrosion to the rear exhaust section

Pass 27 Jun 2015 68,185 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 57,267 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 48,701 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 48,679 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine light on dash

vsc light on dash

Pass 23 Feb 2012 39,445 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 21,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 28 Feb 2011 21,101 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 21 Jul 2010 16,816 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 10,615 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 PVT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GR06 PVT, 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 PVT registered?

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

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