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SM06 GCZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

94,675 mi
Last recorded94,675 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 GCZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 94,675 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2026 94,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 93,086 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 91,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 87,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 76,386 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 76,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength torsion bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 74,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 70,258 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 61,511 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 61,511 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front heat shield insecure.

all exhaust clamps heavily corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,053 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 49,129 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 43,096 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,122 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 38,121 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 35,821 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 35,821 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 May 2012 31,643 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 31,643 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 27,399 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 27,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 22,294 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)

Pass 7 May 2009 17,373 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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SM06 GCZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SM06 GCZ, 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 SM06 GCZ registered?

SM06 GCZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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