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GV56 SKD

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,242 mi
Last recorded106,242 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 106,242 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,356 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 100,210 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 100,210 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,844 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 88,684 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 88,684 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 82,479 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,183 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 73,799 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,794 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 56,773 miles

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

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)

front brake discs starting to wear thin

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,447 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 SKD is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SKD, 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 SKD registered?

GV56 SKD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is GV56 SKD safe to buy?

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