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BK56 OBY

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

147,644 mi
Last recorded147,644 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK56 OBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 147,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 140,823 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 136,391 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 134,825 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 131,555 miles

upper and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2018 127,602 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 124,640 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2017 124,640 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)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2016 117,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has two large tears in outer sidewall but not through to cords

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Sep 2016 117,799 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has two large tears in outer sidewall but not through to cords

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2015 112,102 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,535 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 106,535 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 90,075 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 77,910 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,928 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 64,927 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,860 miles

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,795 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED/WORN

REAR BRAKE DISC INNER FACES CORRODED

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 OBY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BK56 OBY, 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 OBY registered?

BK56 OBY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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