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BF06 HFW

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

131,699 mi
Last recorded131,699 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 131,699 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear both brake pads over lap brake disc,

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 130,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads over lapping brake disc both,n/s door mirror deteriated,

Fail 27 Mar 2025 130,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads over lapping brake disc both,n/s door mirror deteriated,

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 127,500 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear both brake pads have over hang on brake disc,the brake disk appears to be to small.

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 121,870 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 116,884 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 108,366 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 102,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 92,612 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 92,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 85,387 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 77,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,030 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 68,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 58,761 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,058 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,659 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 36,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

child seat in nearside rear is not secured to vehicle!

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,849 miles

both front tyres showing signs of wear on inner edges

Pass 1 Mar 2011 26,029 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 22,075 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 16,372 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 HFW is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HFW, 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 HFW is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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