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BX56 CHK

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

144,081 mi
Last recorded144,081 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 CHK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 144,081 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2025 144,081 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 129,016 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 19 Apr 2024 129,012 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 126,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,375 miles

Headlamps deteriorated

Fail 12 Apr 2019 118,374 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,695 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 105,925 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,748 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 81,523 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 20 Aug 2013 73,757 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 73,743 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,239 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,101 miles

rear discs coroded

Pass 16 Sep 2010 50,897 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre 1.6mm

Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,696 miles

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

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)

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

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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BX56 CHK is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BX56 CHK, 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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BX56 CHK is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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