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BF06 HCJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

244,601 mi
Last recorded244,601 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 HCJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 244,601 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 233,201 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 233,201 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 221,136 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 207,454 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 190,555 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 173,739 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 173,739 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 166,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 142,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 121,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 110,027 miles

brake pedal as lot of travel

Pass 29 Mar 2016 95,770 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,311 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 81,311 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,154 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,906 miles

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 20 Feb 2012 36,026 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,363 miles

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 16 Feb 2010 15,161 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 15,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 7,717 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 HCJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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