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GR55 SJY

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

96,097 mi
Last recorded96,097 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 SJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 96,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 82,473 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 79,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 76,843 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 76,843 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 73,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 71,543 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2020 69,713 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,408 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 62,614 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 56,573 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 53,294 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 50,625 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 46,887 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 42,871 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,450 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 38,448 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 34,383 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 28,491 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 21,810 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 SJY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 GR55 SJY, 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 SJY registered?

GR55 SJY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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