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CA06 BOV

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,453 mi
Last recorded160,453 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 BOV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 160,453 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 155,342 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 150,503 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 150,500 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 145,180 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,874 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 129,361 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,028 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 107,163 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 77,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 65,235 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres starting to wear low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 52,413 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 40,121 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,998 miles

advise both front tyres worn on edges 205/55x16

advise o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 7 Feb 2011 39,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

advise both front tyres worn on edges 205/55x16

advise o/s/r tyre low on tread

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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CA06 BOV is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CA06 BOV, 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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What year was CA06 BOV registered?

CA06 BOV is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 May 2006.

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