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GU56 XBO

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,547 mi
Last recorded111,547 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 XBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 111,547 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 111,545 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 102,221 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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 14 May 2024 101,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 100,975 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 97,472 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 93,984 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 93,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 91,177 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 91,177 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 85,276 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,327 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Apr 2017 75,240 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 71,276 miles

Front tyres showing signs of wear on edge

undertrays & Engine covers

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 67,903 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 61,804 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 51,291 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2011 51,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 36,867 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 36,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 16 Dec 2009 25,564 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 25,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres low on inner edges and cracking

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 XBO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XBO, 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 XBO registered?

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

Is GU56 XBO safe to buy?

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