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BF56 SXT

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,396 mi
Last recorded145,396 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 SXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 145,396 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2023 129,599 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 108,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 108,785 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,125 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 91,297 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,552 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,460 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 71,948 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 67,493 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,364 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,441 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 48,442 miles

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

both front tyre outer sidewalls have small cuts

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,482 miles

small cut in outer sidewall offside front tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,932 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 23,436 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,295 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 23,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

hand brake will need adjusting soon

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 SXT is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BF56 SXT, 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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What year was BF56 SXT registered?

BF56 SXT is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is BF56 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF56 SXT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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