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GX55 BYW

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,628 mi
Last recorded92,628 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 BYW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 92,628 miles

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2024 92,528 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2023 89,959 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 87,156 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 83,886 miles

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 22 Dec 2020 80,734 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 75,579 miles

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 25 Jun 2018 71,368 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 63,323 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 11 Apr 2016 56,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 48,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 39,720 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 May 2013 35,788 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 16 Jan 2012 31,365 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 27,496 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 24,045 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 17,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GX55 BYW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GX55 BYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX55 BYW registered?

GX55 BYW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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