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GU06 MLF

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

147,521 mi
Last recorded147,521 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 MLF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 147,521 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 139,193 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 130,799 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 130,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 123,578 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 118,245 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2022 117,753 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation lower reading nearside front causing imbalance (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 111,792 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 108,960 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 106,906 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 101,551 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,114 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 84,613 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,344 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 66,548 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 55,878 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 55,834 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 42,367 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 37,568 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2010 37,568 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,787 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 MLF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MLF, 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 MLF registered?

GU06 MLF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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