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SB56 RVN

2006 Lexus Ls

Black Petrol 4608cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,506 mi
Last recorded146,506 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Ls76,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 RVN
MakeLexus
ModelLs
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,608cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 146,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under seal

Pass 7 Feb 2025 140,377 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 134,612 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 134,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 130,440 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 130,440 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 124,155 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 117,043 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 117,042 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feeding hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 114,861 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 13 Dec 2018 109,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 106,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 102,837 miles

Advise Tyre monitoring system fault

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 98,228 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 91,810 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 78,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower 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)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 64,513 miles

all top suspension arm bushes worn

front tyres worn at edges

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Nov 2011 55,071 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,009 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)

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

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)

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

one LED inop on high level brake light

Fail 13 Dec 2010 47,008 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

one LED inop on high level brake light

Pass 24 Dec 2009 38,584 miles

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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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SB56 RVN is a 2006 Lexus Ls in Black with a 4,608cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 SB56 RVN, 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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SB56 RVN is a 2006 Lexus Ls, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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