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BG06 EGF

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,124 mi
Last recorded137,124 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 EGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 137,124 miles

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

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

underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2025 137,124 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 2x (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 9 Sep 2024 128,975 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 122,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 117,264 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 117,145 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,466 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 106,584 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 99,764 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 99,655 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,610 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 91,610 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 82,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 74,152 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 74,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,091 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 64,035 miles

Front tyres are bald on inner edges.

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

O/S/R caliper is seized.

Pass 22 Feb 2013 57,682 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,674 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,967 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 35,415 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,210 miles

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

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

both front tyres bald on inner edges close to exposing cord.

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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BG06 EGF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BG06 EGF, 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 BG06 EGF registered?

BG06 EGF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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