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BF56 SXX

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

86,310 mi
Last recorded86,310 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 SXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 86,310 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2024 84,728 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 83,580 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 82,796 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,814 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 81,813 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

jubilee clip on exhaust mid section has snapped

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,463 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 79,281 miles

Front Headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2018 76,747 miles

Front headlamp glass not clear but still showing pattern

Pass 13 Dec 2017 73,624 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,929 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,147 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 63,576 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 63,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,749 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 56,227 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 56,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 45,913 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 36,157 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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BF56 SXX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

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

Is BF56 SXX safe to buy?

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