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GV56 FHY

2006 Lexus Ls

Green Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

151,392 mi
Last recorded151,392 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Ls76,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 FHY
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 151,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 141,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 133,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,805 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 126,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 116,889 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,727 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 104,480 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,754 miles

engine & under trays

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 94,754 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

engine & under trays

Pass 18 Nov 2017 87,270 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,393 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,200 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)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 68,576 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 20 Feb 2014 61,019 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 52,907 miles

both wiper rubbers split at ends

nearside front tyre very low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 4 Feb 2013 52,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both wiper rubbers split at ends

nearside front tyre very low on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2012 44,834 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,650 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,153 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 27,153 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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GV56 FHY is a 2006 Lexus Ls in Green with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV56 FHY, 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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What year was GV56 FHY registered?

GV56 FHY is a 2006 Lexus Ls, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is GV56 FHY safe to buy?

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