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BF06 HCH

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,580 mi
Last recorded154,580 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 154,580 miles

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

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

chassis and engine covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 23 May 2025 154,327 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

chassis and engine covers fitted and are preventing a full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 22 May 2024 144,449 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 139,231 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 May 2022 131,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 125,720 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 120,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 May 2020 120,193 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 113,071 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 106,324 miles

eml on dash

Fail 18 Apr 2018 106,323 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

eml on dash

Pass 13 Apr 2017 99,741 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2016 94,377 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 88,756 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front 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 25 Apr 2014 84,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2014 84,355 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery requires repair

engine fault light on

passenger air bag switch off

Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,368 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 51,260 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 40,373 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 29,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 24,706 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 HCH 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 HCH, 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 HCH is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 March 2006.

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