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WK06 GXW

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

173,034 mi
Last recorded173,034 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 GXW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 173,034 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 158,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 142,227 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 122,636 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 103,777 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,648 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 74,676 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,995 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 65,112 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,343 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 57,448 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 57,443 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,053 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 47,379 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 40,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 36,060 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 30,895 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,633 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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WK06 GXW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WK06 GXW, 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 WK06 GXW registered?

WK06 GXW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 March 2006.

Is WK06 GXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 GXW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK06 GXW have outstanding finance?

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