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BG06 XYF

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

153,623 mi
Last recorded153,623 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 153,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 140,097 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 128,655 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 128,643 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear brake pipe ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge limit just met also outer face of tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach ply of cords (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 119,311 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 119,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 108,108 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,543 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine oil level on minimum

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 81,860 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 74,759 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 66,835 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,834 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 39,460 miles

SIDE WALL DAMAGE TO O/S/F TYRE

Pass 5 Apr 2013 37,833 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 34,053 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 25,579 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2010 25,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 18,935 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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BG06 XYF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 BG06 XYF, 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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BG06 XYF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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