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WJ56 GCZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,800 mi
Last recorded59,800 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 GCZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 59,800 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 57,498 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 55,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 54,142 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 52,620 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and mounting points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 51,046 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 50,166 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 48,922 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 48,992 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked and perished

offside front tyre outer sidewall heavily cracked and perished

Pass 14 Jun 2018 48,172 miles

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls perishing

exhaust system corroded

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2017 47,227 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 46,103 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 44,455 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,887 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 37,985 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 37,985 miles

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 9 Jul 2012 33,566 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs are undercut.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,196 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f lower ball joint showing signs of leaking grease

Pass 4 Aug 2010 24,973 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 20,312 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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WJ56 GCZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ56 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 WJ56 GCZ registered?

WJ56 GCZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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