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BJ56 WBX

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,576 mi
Last recorded134,576 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 134,576 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 129,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2024 129,019 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust Leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 123,019 miles

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

Front stone chip windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

brake pressure build up slow

Fail 2 Oct 2023 123,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front stone chip windscreen

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

brake pressure build up slow

Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,662 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 115,662 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 110,837 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 107,155 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 25 Nov 2020 107,154 miles

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

Covers not allowing full inspection

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 100,792 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 92,243 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,415 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 77,549 miles

body damage

n/s door mirror broken/missing

Fail 10 Jul 2017 77,549 miles

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

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

body damage

n/s door mirror broken/missing

Pass 1 Apr 2016 64,057 miles

n/s door mirror missing

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 31 Mar 2016 64,057 miles

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

both front tyres on legal limit and sidewalls slight damage

n/s door mirror missing

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,764 miles

body damage

n/s door mirror missing/damaged

o/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,763 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body damage

front discs worn

n/s door mirror missing/damaged

o/s/f tyre wall slight damage

Pass 17 Feb 2014 48,586 miles

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

n/s door mirror missing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 48,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s door mirror missing

Pass 21 Dec 2012 42,072 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 35,989 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,989 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 28,710 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,491 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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BJ56 WBX is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BJ56 WBX, 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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BJ56 WBX is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 October 2006.

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