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BF56 SYE

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

171,362 mi
Last recorded171,362 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 171,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 162,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (behind heatshield) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 155,110 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 145,653 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 134,593 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 134,591 miles

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

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

Both front tyres wearing inner edges

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Oct 2017 126,075 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 115,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 115,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 105,238 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 92,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,045 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

trims & trays covering testable items

Fail 11 Aug 2011 72,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,758 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 7 Sep 2009 47,951 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

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 SYE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SYE, 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 SYE registered?

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

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