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GU06 HNX

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,953 mi
Last recorded129,953 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 HNX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 129,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 127,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 127,774 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 125,442 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 122,943 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2023 122,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 120,836 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 120,836 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 119,253 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 119,253 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 118,907 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 116,766 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 113,297 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 107,175 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 91,507 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 83,308 miles

Brakes feel spongy.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSF worn on inside edge, down to secondary rubber.

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

Rear axel bushes have a small ammount of play.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2013 83,293 miles

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

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

Brakes feel spongy.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

OSF worn on inside edge, down to secondary rubber.

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

Rear axel bushes have a small ammount of play.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 72,681 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,521 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 42,097 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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GU06 HNX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GU06 HNX, 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 GU06 HNX registered?

GU06 HNX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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