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BG06 XZA

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

113,694 mi
Last recorded113,694 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG06 XZA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 113,694 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 113,692 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 108,897 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 102,066 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heatshield deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2023 94,794 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 87,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,312 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 77,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,914 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 70,914 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 69,739 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 61,012 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 51,804 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 44,031 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 44,031 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 42,884 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 42,884 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,251 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 37,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 34,215 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,119 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 20,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 13,712 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 XZA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 XZA, 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 XZA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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