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BF06 FCX

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,046 mi
Last recorded170,046 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 FCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 170,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 162,821 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 156,013 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 148,161 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2019 137,527 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 137,527 miles

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))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 128,593 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 121,209 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 111,128 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,671 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 100,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 88,849 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 77,318 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2013 77,318 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Wheel Bearing N/s/f exessive play is allowing brake disc to float in which the energy from this could and will cause brake pads and pistons to be forced back which will cause poor brake and brake pedal pump DO not drive

Pass 28 Feb 2012 64,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,505 miles

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

NSR tyre worn to 3mm

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 38,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 22,013 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 21,856 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 21,856 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 FCX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FCX, 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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BF06 FCX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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