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BG06 XYS

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,167 mi
Last recorded186,167 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XYS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 186,167 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 186,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 176,107 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 141,900 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 141,671 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 127,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,751 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 122,751 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 114,287 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 111,612 miles

O/S/R exhaust back box tip missing / Slight corrosion on the rest of the exhaust system

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 111,584 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

O/S/R exhaust back box tip missing / Slight corrosion on the rest of the exhaust system

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,741 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,092 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 90,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 79,091 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,817 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,089 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)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,801 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 38,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre rear view mirror insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,183 miles

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

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

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

centre rear view mirror insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted to n/s/r visual inspection of seat belt only.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 22,292 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 XYS is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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