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BK56 FHE

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

143,307 mi
Last recorded143,307 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 FHE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 143,307 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 139,501 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 139,289 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 131,087 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 122,371 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 122,371 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,264 miles

Engine covers and under trays.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 104,264 miles

Engine covers and under trays.

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 84,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,135 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre rubbed off on inner edge

Offside front tyre rubbed off on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2012 65,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front tyre rubbed off on inner edge

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

Offside front tyre rubbed off on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Dec 2011 59,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,437 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 53,209 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,450 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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BK56 FHE is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BK56 FHE, 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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What year was BK56 FHE registered?

BK56 FHE is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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