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AK06 BFZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,347 mi
Last recorded139,347 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 BFZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 139,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2021 139,349 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 131,356 miles

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2020 131,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Rear suspension arms slightly corroded

covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 121,720 miles

Rear suspension arms corroded

covers fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2019 121,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam pattern not present (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective beam pattern not present (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear suspension arms corroded

covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2018 111,898 miles

covers fitted

front and rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 9 Feb 2017 102,317 miles

covers fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 92,862 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 82,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 82,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,877 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,320 miles

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

Rear brake imbalance 21%

Pass 10 Feb 2012 55,218 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,684 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn. o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 35,682 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 24,727 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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AK06 BFZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AK06 BFZ, 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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AK06 BFZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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