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GU56 YLC

2006 Lexus Ls

Bronze Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,375 mi
Last recorded70,375 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Ls76,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 YLC
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 70,375 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 69,969 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 66,471 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

undertrays fitted covering some components

Fail 24 Oct 2022 66,470 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake warning light on

undertrays fitted covering some components

Pass 2 Aug 2021 63,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,010 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,837 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,448 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 50,247 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 47,615 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 43,738 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 29,865 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 22,642 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,909 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 18,337 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 YLC is a 2006 Lexus Ls in Bronze with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YLC, 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 YLC registered?

GU56 YLC is a 2006 Lexus Ls, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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