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GU56 OEN

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

182,218 mi
Last recorded182,218 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 OEN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 182,218 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 160,148 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 139,165 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 126,482 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 124,832 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 124,273 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 121,630 miles

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 30 Aug 2018 111,101 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 101,279 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 101,279 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,639 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,225 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 70,902 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 61,685 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 53,548 miles

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Aug 2012 53,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2011 44,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,919 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,121 miles

both rear tyres very close to limit offside almost through to cords (advise replace asap)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 28,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres very close to limit offside almost through to cords (advise replace asap)

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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GU56 OEN is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GU56 OEN, 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 GU56 OEN registered?

GU56 OEN is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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