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BF06 FFA

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,072 mi
Last recorded135,072 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 FFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 135,072 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (d))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (CONSOLE BUSH'S CRACKING/DETERIORATED/PLAY) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S/R +N/S/R ()

Pass 28 Dec 2024 121,873 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 109,007 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 98,411 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 90,326 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,698 miles

Offside Front Inner mudguard missing.

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 83,698 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner mudguard missing.

Offside Front winter tyre fitted.

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 76,782 miles

Offside Front Tyre side wall damaged

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 62,315 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 62,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing low outer edges body cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wearing low outer edges body cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 54,507 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 43,310 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 40,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,188 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,139 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,500 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 26,351 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 23,270 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 19,300 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 15,242 miles

Engine and underfloor covers fitted.

N/S/F tyre has slight wear on inner edge.

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 FFA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF06 FFA, 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 FFA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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