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BK56 KYX

2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,776 mi
Last recorded65,776 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto73,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 KYX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 65,776 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2025 65,699 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 59,331 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 59,331 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 50,313 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2022 49,175 miles

Central Rear seat belt not checked for locking stork bueried nder isofix child seat

alloys scuff damaged

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2021 46,897 miles

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

Front engine cover and underbonnet covers fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack rod has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre on wearbars and scrubbing

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

Offside Front tyre starting to scrub on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre on 2mm wearbars

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 45,602 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 45,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 42,768 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 38,121 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 33,884 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 30,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 27,566 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,671 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 25,256 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 31 Aug 2011 19,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,826 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 12,692 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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BK56 KYX is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 73,273 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK56 KYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BK56 KYX is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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