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GU56 WEV

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,600 mi
Last recorded145,600 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 WEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 145,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leaks from at least 3 places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 137,826 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 128,190 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 121,358 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 119,490 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 117,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Nov 2018 113,399 miles

Both exhaust downpipe to centre section joint flanges heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. Suspect caliper sliders seizing. Recommend inspection and repair. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 113,399 miles

Both exhaust downpipe to centre section joint flanges heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Recommend replacement. Suspect caliper sliders seizing. Recommend inspection and repair. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb 501. (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 108,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 104,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In unrepairable area. 245/45R17 99Y XL. ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face corroded. (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 104,061 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped. (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre In unrepairable area. 245/45R17 99Y XL. ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face corroded. (3.5.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 94,448 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. Recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm. (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Scoring and corrosion to braking face. (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 85,656 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 74,484 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 62,100 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,789 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 41,544 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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GU56 WEV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 WEV, 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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GU56 WEV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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