BF56 HLR

2006 LEXUS — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
LEXUS
Year
2006
Fuel
HYBRID ELECTRIC
Colour
BLACK
Engine
3311 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
10 May 2027 (330 days away)
Last recorded mileage
46,459 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2006 Lexus has 22 MOT tests on record with a 77% pass rate and 46,459 miles. While mileage is consistent, the repeated advisories and failures point to a vehicle requiring significant ongoing maintenance.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,892 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant spike in 2024-2025 suggests a change in usage or driving style.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension arm advisories (2019, 2022, 2026) and anti-roll bar link failures (2012, 2026) indicate chronic wear.
  • Recurring tyre advisories (2019, 2021, 2026) and brake pad wear (2010, 2011, 2012) suggest a pattern of deferred maintenance.
  • The 2024-2025 mileage spike (18,681 miles in 12 months) is unusual for a 20-year-old hybrid.
  • Three failures with no defect details (Apr 2024, Apr 2025, May 2026) are a significant red flag for unaddressed safety issues.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-05-10 provides immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 20 years, averaging 9,892 miles/year, shows no fraud.
  • No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.

Mileage history

Sep 2009: 46,459 mi PASSNov 2010: 68,414 mi PASSNov 2011: 86,571 mi PASSDec 2012: 103,779 mi FAILDec 2012: 103,779 mi PASSMar 2014: 113,849 mi PASSMar 2015: 121,867 mi PASSJan 2016: 128,350 mi PASSJan 2017: 132,311 mi PASSJan 2018: 135,875 mi FAILJan 2018: 136,186 mi PASSJan 2019: 141,054 mi PASSJan 2020: 146,383 mi PASSJan 2021: 152,457 mi PASSJan 2022: 158,200 mi PASSJan 2023: 160,630 mi PASSApr 2024: 165,665 mi FAILApr 2024: 165,666 mi PASSApr 2025: 184,347 mi FAILApr 2025: 184,347 mi PASSMay 2026: 201,516 mi FAILMay 2026: 201,516 mi PASS202k124k46kSep 2009May 2026

MOT test history — 17/22 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2009 PASS 46,459 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres starting to perish and crack
Nov 2010 PASS 68,414 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Nail in nearside rear tyre
USER ENTERED front brake discs worn slightly
Nov 2011 PASS 86,571 mi
USER ENTERED both rear tyres worn unevenly
USER ENTERED front brake discs slightly worn and corroding
USER ENTERED rear brake discs starting to corrode
Dec 2012 FAIL 103,779 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Dec 2012 PASS 103,779 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 113,849 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 121,867 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Jan 2016 PASS 128,350 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 132,311 mi
ADVISORY offside front tyre worn to 3mm
ADVISORY both rear tyres worn to a low 4mm
Jan 2018 FAIL 135,875 mi
ADVISORY offside front tyre 2mm
ADVISORY nearside front and both rear tyres worn to 3mm
ADVISORY both front wishbones starting to split
ADVISORY damage to front plate
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Jan 2018 PASS 136,186 mi
ADVISORY offside front tyre 2mm
ADVISORY nearside front and both rear tyres worn to 3mm
ADVISORY both front wishbones starting to split
ADVISORY damage to front plate
Jan 2019 PASS 141,054 mi
ADVISORY Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust corroded
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2020 PASS 146,383 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Jan 2021 PASS 152,457 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Jan 2022 PASS 158,200 mi None recorded
Jan 2023 PASS 160,630 mi None recorded
Apr 2024 FAIL 165,665 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2024 PASS 165,666 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Apr 2025 FAIL 184,347 mi
PRS Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Apr 2025 PASS 184,347 mi None recorded
May 2026 FAIL 201,516 mi
PRS Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2026 PASS 201,516 mi
MINOR Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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