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GU56 XMZ

2006 Lexus Ls

Brown Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,930 mi
Last recorded117,930 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Ls76,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 XMZ
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,930 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 117,063 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,790 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 114,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2022 114,462 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 112,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 112,981 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,422 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2019 111,942 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 111,165 miles

engine covers and lower covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,376 miles

lower covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2017 110,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

lower covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2016 109,118 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Spare tyre defective cords showing ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 103,908 miles

Nearside front Tyre wearing bald on inner edge

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 85,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 72,273 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,335 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 46,693 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,085 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 63,085 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 26,445 miles

N/S/F tyre worn badly on outer edge.

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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GU56 XMZ is a 2006 Lexus Ls in Brown with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 76,235 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU56 XMZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU56 XMZ registered?

GU56 XMZ is a 2006 Lexus Ls, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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