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B20 SCH

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 SCH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 116,859 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 116,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail excessively corroded / holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail excessively corroded / holed (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2024 115,783 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 115,776 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 113,185 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 110,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 108,438 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 104,163 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 87,864 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 82,208 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 78,169 miles

Front both front tyres slightly worn on inner

Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 72,620 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 66,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 61,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,881 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer wall damaged on near side front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2011 42,083 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 33,641 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 21,935 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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B20 SCH is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 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 B20 SCH, 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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B20 SCH is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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