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BG56 EWP

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,290 mi
Last recorded107,290 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG56 EWP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 107,290 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Fail 19 Dec 2020 107,094 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2020 90,589 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Fail 8 Jan 2020 90,588 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone area of the front windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2018 88,980 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 87,044 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2016 82,946 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2016 82,946 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,363 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 60,650 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 60,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 54,419 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 54,389 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Cut in o/s/r tyre deep enough to reach the cords but not in excess of requirements

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

Slight low effort from o/s/r parking brake

Pass 23 Sep 2011 45,409 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,643 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,659 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 EWP is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BG56 EWP, 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 EWP is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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