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BV55 VKG

2006 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

160,762 mi
Last recorded160,762 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 160,762 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 154,840 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 149,218 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 144,865 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 144,816 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 139,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 133,877 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 128,431 miles

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 121,476 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 112,860 miles

Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Seized But not Affecting Brake Test

Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle Has Additional Clasp Fitted.

Offside Rear Brake Caliper Seized But not Affecting Brake Test

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 112,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake Caliper Seized But not Affecting Brake Test

Offside Front Seat Belt Buckle Has Additional Clasp Fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake Caliper Seized But not Affecting Brake Test

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 99,794 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 90,270 miles

both rear tyres are on 2mm

remove items from drivers view

Fail 20 Oct 2015 90,270 miles

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

both rear tyres are on 2mm

remove items from drivers view

Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,270 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 54,709 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on the edges.

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 19 Oct 2010 47,476 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 47,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,663 miles

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY).

Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,430 miles

ADVISE: nearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

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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BV55 VKG is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BV55 VKG, 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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BV55 VKG is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 January 2006.

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