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GV06 GGU

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

134,211 mi
Last recorded134,211 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 GGU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 134,211 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 132,553 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 131,938 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,143 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 128,981 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 126,667 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,399 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 119,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,057 miles

engine cover fitted

nearside and offside front tyres worn inside edge

nearside and offside rear tyres worn inside edge

under trays fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 109,320 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 100,403 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 100,357 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2014 94,527 miles

Headlamp washers not working but non HID lights

N/s/r lower reflector broken

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 85,045 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 74,423 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 23 May 2011 64,709 miles

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

long travell on parking brake

Pass 11 May 2010 53,811 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 53,659 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 40,103 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 40,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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GV06 GGU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV06 GGU, 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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GV06 GGU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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