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L5 GUT

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,377 mi
Last recorded120,377 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 GUT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,377 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 115,974 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,009 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Nov 2022 105,513 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2021 102,664 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 102,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracked aswell (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm nail in tread and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 98,267 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 94,807 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 91,965 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 74,199 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 64,594 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2016 64,594 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 60,232 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 56,766 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 56,267 miles

Advise offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,008 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 47,008 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 37,937 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 25,493 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Nov 2009 17,379 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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L5 GUT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L5 GUT, 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 L5 GUT registered?

L5 GUT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is L5 GUT safe to buy?

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