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BL55 JGY

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,471 mi
Last recorded124,471 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JGY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 124,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 116,658 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 108,368 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 May 2022 107,681 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 May 2022 107,681 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 103,027 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & all suspension parts corroded

stone chip on front wind screen

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Feb 2020 98,152 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & all suspension parts corroded

Windscreen has stone chips

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2019 93,793 miles

undercover fitted obscuring some components Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & all supension parts corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2018 87,526 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion & all supension parts corroded (6.1.B.2)

undercover fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2017 75,782 miles

Rear handbrake juts met the brake limit

undercover fitted obscuring some components and under bonnet

Pass 10 Feb 2016 68,510 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 140,575 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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)

Rear Tyre size- 225/45-R17 91H.

Fail 10 Feb 2015 140,275 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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)

Rear Tyre size- 225/45-R17 91H.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 104,933 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,603 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,764 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 49,077 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,077 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 45,107 miles

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

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

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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BL55 JGY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 BL55 JGY, 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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BL55 JGY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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