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GR55 SGZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,239 mi
Last recorded103,239 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 SGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 103,239 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,035 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 100,999 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 98,726 miles

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,421 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 90,566 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,858 miles

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 71,060 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 62,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 54,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,904 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,372 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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GR55 SGZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GR55 SGZ, 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 GR55 SGZ registered?

GR55 SGZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is GR55 SGZ safe to buy?

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