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BF56 YBG

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,049 mi
Last recorded161,049 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 161,049 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2025 161,049 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2024 153,864 miles

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

split pin in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 9 Aug 2023 147,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 139,661 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 139,660 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 129,799 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 121,756 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 121,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 95,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 89,778 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 82,985 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,763 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 68,889 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 61,321 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 52,797 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 40,218 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 30,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YBG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YBG, 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 YBG registered?

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

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