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GU56 XPW

2006 Lexus Ls

Silver Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

163,617 mi
Last recorded163,617 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Ls76,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 XPW
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 163,617 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 162,377 miles

Tpm warning light on

Pass 1 Sep 2022 160,156 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 160,043 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 158,963 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 158,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn With the shock bolt on it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn With the shock bolt on it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Front 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 146,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 117,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 94,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 88,531 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 88,531 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,770 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 10 Sep 2013 67,060 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 54,103 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 45,169 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 37,626 miles

rear tyre edges worn (offside below limit)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 32,717 miles

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 XPW is a 2006 Lexus Ls in Silver with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XPW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU56 XPW registered?

GU56 XPW is a 2006 Lexus Ls, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is GU56 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU56 XPW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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