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BF56 YAY

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,721 mi
Last recorded84,721 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 84,721 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 84,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 80,206 miles

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2024 80,204 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 75,370 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 70,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 65,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS+OS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS> (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements ( first used befor 1 March 2018).

Offside Front Door handle excessively deteriorated, Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 65,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS+OS. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective NS+OS> (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements ( first used befor 1 March 2018).

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Door handle excessively deteriorated, Further deterioration will result in M.O.T failure.

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/OSR/NSR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 58,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2020 58,717 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

hand brake lever long travel

Pass 14 Jan 2020 55,377 miles

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

hand brake lever long travel.

Pass 11 Dec 2018 48,975 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,358 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 34,253 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,751 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 28,084 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 25,280 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 21,591 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 18,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,386 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,905 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 YAY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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