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CA06 BSU

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,730 mi
Last recorded108,730 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 108,730 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST SHIED MISSING

Pass 16 May 2025 100,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box heatshield missing

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2025 100,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust box heatshield missing

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 90,338 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 90,336 miles

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

Front Nearside and offside shock absorber protection bellows split

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy/discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy/discolouring (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Both exhaust box heat shields loose/rattling

Pass 13 Jun 2023 78,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside nearing MOT failure criteria. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Nearside and offside shock absorber protection bellows split/failed.

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to working surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 65,838 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 65,832 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 65,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearing limits (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 65,698 miles

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

poor image on headlights

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2020 65,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

poor image on headlights

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2018 60,973 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 54,726 miles

frt brake discs worn

Pass 9 May 2016 46,791 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 37,993 miles

o/s rear tyre worn

Fail 5 May 2015 37,993 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s rear tyre worn

Pass 8 May 2014 28,909 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 20,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2012 11,573 miles

some wear rear tyre edges

Pass 13 Jun 2011 10,368 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 8,931 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 7,186 miles

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 BSU is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BSU, 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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CA06 BSU is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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