MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure
various areas of corrosion under vehicle
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.12 (e))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flange corroded away (cat!! ) (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on dash (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecure
various areas of corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Rear 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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens discolored (4.1.4 (b))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight lens discolored (4.1.4 (b))
both rear parking brakes low efforts and not locking
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
both rear parking brakes low efforts and not locking
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre smooth inner edge.
How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?
Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SM56 GMV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 SM56 GMV, 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 SM56 GMV registered?
SM56 GMV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2006.
Is SM56 GMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SM56 GMV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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