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GW55 EXA

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

148,405 mi
Last recorded148,405 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 EXA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 148,405 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 142,129 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 142,109 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both NS and OS. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 136,513 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 131,576 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 125,523 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 123,320 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 123,320 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 119,588 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 111,463 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 111,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 955,541 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)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 79,340 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 70,571 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 64,086 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,221 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 49,169 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,609 miles

crack in windscreen on limit

Pass 11 Feb 2009 25,359 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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GW55 EXA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 GW55 EXA, 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 GW55 EXA registered?

GW55 EXA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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