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PY56 EVL

2006 Lexus Ls

Grey Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,401 mi
Last recorded131,401 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus Ls76,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY56 EVL
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2024 131,401 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer shield unsecured

Offside Front Upper Suspension unit wiring unsecured

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

Offside Front Suspension pump secured with cable ties like to fail

Pass 9 Mar 2023 127,940 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 127,940 miles

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre pressure light on

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 126,539 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 126,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 126,216 miles

tps light on

Fail 12 Apr 2021 126,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

tps light on

Pass 12 Dec 2019 124,927 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 124,922 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

TPM light on

Pass 19 Dec 2018 118,301 miles

oil sump pan heavily corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 118,301 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

oil sump pan heavily corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 104,201 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,643 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,795 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 66,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn on inner edge = Advisory = Replaced at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 59,008 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,303 miles

Front exhaust mount failed, but system is secure.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,569 miles

Front tyres cracking, but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,050 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 44,317 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 44,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2010 39,929 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 35,142 miles

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Ls?

Based on 8,968 MOT tests across 722 vehicles.

85.9%
Pass Rate
5,537
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
722
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 201
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 72
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 44
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 35
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PY56 EVL is a 2006 Lexus Ls in Grey with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Ls models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 76,235 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 Ls fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 201 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PY56 EVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Ls typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Ls is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PY56 EVL is a 2006 Lexus Ls, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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