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BL06 MJO

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,073 mi
Last recorded128,073 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 MJO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 128,073 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant overflowing from reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2026 128,073 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant overflowing from reservoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 124,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 117,311 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 117,311 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2022 111,223 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 104,815 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2020 100,989 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 98,893 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 97,390 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 95,194 miles

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

blue tint to headlights and sides lights

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2016 93,127 miles

Lower Under tray cover fitted, some components cannot be tested.

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

Upper Engine bay cover fitted, some componenets cannot be tested.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 90,304 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 87,793 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 85,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 81,261 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 75,476 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 67,400 miles

nearside front tyre scuffed

Fail 23 Aug 2010 67,392 miles

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

nearside front tyre scuffed

Pass 27 Aug 2009 58,305 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BL06 MJO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL06 MJO, 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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BL06 MJO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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