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BG56 ACO

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,835 mi
Last recorded134,835 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 ACO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 134,835 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 134,687 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 134,645 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 133,766 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 129,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tyre badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 129,466 miles

Battery insecure earth lead (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure rear of seat, inside bolt loose (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges of tyre badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 122,623 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover adrift

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2014 122,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover adrift

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 111,814 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,082 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 59,115 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 42,835 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,336 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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BG56 ACO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BG56 ACO, 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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BG56 ACO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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