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GU56 ZVX

2006 Lexus Ls

Blue Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,862 mi
Last recorded151,862 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Ls76,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU56 ZVX
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 151,862 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 151,861 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no patern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 151,856 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 145,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 140,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 134,910 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 132,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low tread 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn 2.5mm inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 132,326 miles

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

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and low tread 2.0mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn 2.5mm inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 126,092 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/suspension mounting/seat belt anchorage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2018 121,178 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 115,935 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 113,512 miles

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)

Fail 15 May 2017 113,510 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,615 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 104,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 94,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 76,951 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,760 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 39,959 miles

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

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 ZVX is a 2006 Lexus Ls in Blue with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZVX, 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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GU56 ZVX is a 2006 Lexus Ls, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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