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BF56 HKD

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,235 mi
Last recorded148,235 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 HKD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 148,235 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2024 148,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (7.12 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 143,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 139,596 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 133,997 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 129,621 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 125,413 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 125,391 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 117,437 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 107,648 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,814 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres deteriorated ( nearside borderline )

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 101,814 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Both front tyres deteriorated ( nearside borderline )

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 97,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 97,905 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 92,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 92,822 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 88,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 84,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight damage to sidewall

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,930 miles

front brake discs have a slight lip

rear brake discs have a slight lip

Pass 24 Aug 2010 71,985 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,045 miles

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

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

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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BF56 HKD is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BF56 HKD, 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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BF56 HKD is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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