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GV56 NZY

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,108 mi
Last recorded140,108 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 NZY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 140,108 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2024 131,379 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 131,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 122,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,335 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 113,310 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 103,537 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 103,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 102,393 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 102,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 97,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,647 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 80,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,292 miles

both front tyres worn below 1.6 mm on edges

engine covers & undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2014 61,947 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)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,633 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise front number plate damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2012 49,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Nov 2011 44,225 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 44,225 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,592 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,239 miles

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

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

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)

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 NZY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 GV56 NZY, 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 GV56 NZY registered?

GV56 NZY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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