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GV56 EYS

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,615 mi
Last recorded81,615 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 EYS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 81,615 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspesions (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 71,941 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,237 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 65,968 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2022 62,981 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 59,010 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 56,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 54,499 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 53,246 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,630 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 48,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 42,908 miles

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT WEAR ON EDGES .

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 37,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

pcs light on dash .

Pass 18 Sep 2013 32,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2013 32,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,917 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2011 21,704 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front yres side wall worn/cuts

Fail 26 Sep 2011 21,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front yres side wall worn/cuts

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,072 miles

cuts in both front tyres outer walls.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 11,932 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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GV56 EYS is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GV56 EYS, 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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GV56 EYS is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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