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HX56 BYY

2006 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

155,376 mi
Last recorded155,376 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 BYY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 155,376 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 155,374 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 141,753 miles

Exhaust corroded.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 139,003 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2023 136,704 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 133,369 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 130,123 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 126,675 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 126,675 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 121,500 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 114,320 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 114,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2017 104,717 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 97,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 85,523 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,826 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 67,041 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 67,041 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,760 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 49,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 41,106 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 31,454 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,454 miles

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
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HX56 BYY is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HX56 BYY, 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 HX56 BYY registered?

HX56 BYY is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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