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BN06 XDL

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,148 mi
Last recorded136,148 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 XDL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 136,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 136,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All joints blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 130,698 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 130,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 116,365 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 102,525 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 92,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 84,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated ()

Offside Rear Exhaust back box missing

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 3 Apr 2021 84,500 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated ()

Offside Rear Exhaust back box missing

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,954 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass deteriorated ()

Offside Rear silencer misisng

Pass 5 Apr 2019 76,058 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 68,909 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test bracket front screen ()

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

Offside Front fog light inop/insicure

Pass 11 Oct 2016 61,437 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre has kerb damage

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

Offside Front fog light unit insecure

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 61,437 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre has kerb damage

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

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

Offside Front fog light unit insecure

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 53,612 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 53,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2014 44,491 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre valve stems cracking.

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,740 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,225 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 29,225 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 20,394 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,450 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,362 miles

nail in offside front tyre

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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BN06 XDL is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BN06 XDL, 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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BN06 XDL is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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