BN56 RFX

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
BLUE
Engine
3311 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 9 July 2024
Last recorded mileage
70,090 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

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 21 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 70,090 miles. The MOT status is also 'Not valid' as of 2024-07-09, making it unroadworthy.

The vehicle shows exceptionally high usage, averaging 13,048 miles per year, with a recorded 228,575 miles by July 2023, significantly above the UK average of 8,000 miles annually.

Things to check

  • MOT status is 'Not valid' as of 2024-07-09, indicating it is currently unroadworthy.
  • High mileage of 228,575 miles by July 2023 suggests heavy wear and tear on components.
  • Recurring brake disc advisories (Jul 2021, Jul 2023) and a DANGEROUS brake failure (Jun 2018) point to chronic brake system issues.
  • The vehicle has been on SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) since 2024-07-09, implying it is not currently taxed or insured.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 7 historical failures
  • No evidence of odometer fraud detected in the provided MOT history.
  • The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a strong safety record for its age.
  • The Lexus model is generally known for its durability and reliability when properly maintained.

Mileage history

Sep 2009: 70,090 mi PASSAug 2010: 81,965 mi PASSAug 2011: 94,252 mi PASSJun 2013: 119,068 mi FAILJun 2013: 119,068 mi PASSJun 2014: 134,918 mi FAILJun 2014: 134,918 mi PASSJun 2015: 151,453 mi FAILJul 2015: 151,453 mi PASSJul 2016: 166,014 mi FAILJul 2016: 166,014 mi PASSJun 2017: 179,606 mi FAILJun 2017: 179,606 mi PASSJun 2018: 187,768 mi FAILJul 2018: 187,777 mi PASSJul 2019: 198,124 mi PASSJul 2020: 205,275 mi PASSJul 2021: 213,686 mi PASSJul 2022: 221,155 mi PASSJul 2023: 228,575 mi FAILJul 2023: 228,575 mi PASS229k149k70kSep 2009Jul 2023

MOT test history — 14/21 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2009 PASS 70,090 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 PASS 81,965 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 94,252 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Jun 2013 FAIL 119,068 mi
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
USER ENTERED front number plate cracked
USER ENTERED parking brake has slight travel
Jun 2013 PASS 119,068 mi
USER ENTERED parking brake has slight travel
Jun 2014 FAIL 134,918 mi
FAIL Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2014 PASS 134,918 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2015 FAIL 151,453 mi
FAIL Horn not working (1.6.2a)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2015 PASS 151,453 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED Oil leak
Jul 2016 FAIL 166,014 mi
FAIL Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/55/18 (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Jul 2016 PASS 166,014 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Jun 2017 FAIL 179,606 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FAIL Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2017 PASS 179,606 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Jun 2018 FAIL 187,768 mi
MAJOR Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Jul 2018 PASS 187,777 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Jul 2019 PASS 198,124 mi
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
ADVISORY exhaust heat shield loose
Jul 2020 PASS 205,275 mi
MINOR Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Jul 2021 PASS 213,686 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake backing plate deteriorated
Jul 2022 PASS 221,155 mi None recorded
Jul 2023 FAIL 228,575 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner braking surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake back plate missing
MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has a screw in it
Jul 2023 PASS 228,575 mi
ADVISORY Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc inner braking surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking surface in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear brake back plate missing
MINOR Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre has a screw in it

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