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BF06 FBU

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

117,646 mi
Last recorded117,646 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 FBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 117,646 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 117,541 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Tinted. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Tinted. (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box missing both side obviously modified.

Pass 19 Jul 2025 108,111 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 100,624 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 93,210 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 85,894 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2019 80,417 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,268 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))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 77,268 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 76,252 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,275 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)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 67,225 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (225/45y17) (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 59,132 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 53,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres 225/45-17 rear tyres 245/45-17

Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,552 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres 225/45-17 rear tyres 245/45-17

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,692 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 45,361 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 41,322 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 36,494 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 31,687 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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BF06 FBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF06 FBU, 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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What year was BF06 FBU registered?

BF06 FBU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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