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GY56 GWL

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

132,773 mi
Last recorded132,773 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 132,773 miles

Nearside Rear Body Damage

Pass 3 May 2025 118,744 miles

Body damage

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 107,928 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2022 89,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 89,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 83,278 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 79,237 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,263 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 74,263 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 68,708 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 62,566 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)

Fail 28 Sep 2017 62,461 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 1 Oct 2016 56,558 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 51,131 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 46,214 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,967 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 388,965 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,312 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 29,579 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,800 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,859 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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GY56 GWL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 GY56 GWL, 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 GY56 GWL registered?

GY56 GWL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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