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GU56 YPR

2006 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

125,997 mi
Last recorded125,997 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 YPR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 125,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 120,447 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blowing catholic conerter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 113,457 miles

struggle very hard to pass emission

Fail 18 Jun 2024 113,373 miles

Central Front Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2023 105,113 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

struggle to pass emission

Fail 17 Jun 2023 105,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

struggle to pass emission

Pass 17 Jun 2022 94,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 94,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2021 86,019 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 73,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 69,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 64,898 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 64,898 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 51,807 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,049 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 44,044 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 30,077 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 26,156 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 23,736 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 16,101 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 15,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 11,649 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 YPR is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YPR, 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 YPR registered?

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

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