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BN56 YHF

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

84,026 mi
Last recorded84,026 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN56 YHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 84,026 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 83,106 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2024 83,097 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear to inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,273 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 82,273 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 81,532 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2022 81,509 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear to inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,464 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 74,970 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 72,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 68,244 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 64,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,470 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 60,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,180 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 51,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,899 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 17 Dec 2012 39,515 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 34,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 28,250 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 21,269 miles

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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BN56 YHF is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BN56 YHF, 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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BN56 YHF is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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