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GY56 VVS

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

185,062 mi
Last recorded185,062 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 185,062 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle has general corrosion underneath

Pass 17 Feb 2024 183,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 180,694 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 180,694 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 179,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 175,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2017 169,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 162,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 155,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Feb 2014 139,650 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes - previously greased

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge - on mot limit - recommend replace

wear to front brake discs + some judder

Pass 27 Feb 2013 121,106 miles

slight judder front footbrakes

some surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Feb 2013 120,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight judder front footbrakes

some surface corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 2 Mar 2012 103,122 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 84,645 miles

front discs worn

offside front tyre some wear inner edge, and starting to wear uneven

some corrosion to rear discs

Pass 9 Feb 2010 64,327 miles

Some corrosion to rear brake discs

both front tyres bold on edges, on legal limit, (recommend replace)

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 VVS is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY56 VVS, 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 VVS registered?

GY56 VVS is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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