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GU56 YYA

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,994 mi
Last recorded169,994 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 YYA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 169,994 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 158,761 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 153,056 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 edges worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 152,179 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 152,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/4517 cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 150,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 outer edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

advise alignment check due to adverse tyre wear

Pass 25 Nov 2020 150,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 147,162 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 147,162 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 141,090 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 141,090 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/4517 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2017 135,000 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 134,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor drop link broken (1.7.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 127,708 miles

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 22 Oct 2015 123,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2015 123,389 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative bracket on suspension arm broken (1.7.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2014 113,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Sep 2014 113,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 102,693 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 102,693 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 88,990 miles

n/s rear hight sensor broken

Pass 21 Sep 2011 80,978 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 62,636 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,593 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 YYA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YYA, 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 YYA registered?

GU56 YYA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 September 2006.

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