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GU56 OFD

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,125 mi
Last recorded146,125 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 OFD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 146,125 miles

Offside Front part of exhaust system deteriorating

under vehicle suspension/body components corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2024 145,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front exhaust catalytic converter flange deteriorating

underside of vehicle body/suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2024 145,052 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front exhaust catalytic converter flange deteriorating

underside of vehicle body/suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2023 143,757 miles

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

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

underside of vehicle body/suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2023 143,757 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

underside of vehicle body/suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 4 Aug 2022 142,394 miles

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

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))

part of exhaust system deteriorating

suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2021 140,955 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 140,955 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2020 139,247 miles

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

part of exhaust system slightly deteriorating

Pass 10 Aug 2019 137,810 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear anti roll bar corroding

Fail 9 Aug 2019 137,809 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

rear anti roll bar corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2018 129,442 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,753 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2017 104,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot brake slower to come on/37% inbalance (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

engine oil below minimum,top up oil before test to enable test to be conducted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,475 miles

Offside Rear Inner additional side light ,not working

engine oil on minimum

Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,410 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner additional side light ,not working

engine oil on minimum

Pass 29 Oct 2015 66,764 miles

child seat in rear

Pass 6 Nov 2014 51,908 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 51,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 35,504 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 22,498 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 13,257 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,945 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (nearside just passed)

nearside dip beam worked with a tap

Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,959 miles

both front tyres sidewall of tyres damaged by hitting curbs

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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GU56 OFD is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GU56 OFD, 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 OFD registered?

GU56 OFD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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