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GU56 YJT

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

98,691 mi
Last recorded98,691 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 98,691 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 95,072 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 91,893 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 88,137 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 84,011 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,173 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 80,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,841 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both centre exhaust pipes are corroded and in poor condition

Both rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 73,509 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 73,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases n/s front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 70,647 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 70,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 67,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close in places (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,262 miles

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall repair

Fail 24 Feb 2016 64,262 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall repair

Pass 11 Feb 2015 59,636 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 51,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 45,317 miles

front brake discs are worn

offside rear tyre is cracking

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,548 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 42,547 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 40,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,151 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 YJT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 YJT, 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 YJT registered?

GU56 YJT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is GU56 YJT safe to buy?

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