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GY56 GWD

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,618 mi
Last recorded110,618 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GWD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 110,618 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 106,094 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2024 98,493 miles

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))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,487 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 84,311 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 84,311 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 83,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 75,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 69,866 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 19 Apr 2017 64,049 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 57,556 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 57,556 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 43,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,306 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 38,299 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 29,251 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 22,397 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 14,627 miles

front tyre edges worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,516 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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GY56 GWD is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY56 GWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GY56 GWD is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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