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SJ56 BSO

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,977 mi
Last recorded145,977 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 BSO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 145,977 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 139,569 miles

Front exhaust flanges corroded and thin

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 130,635 miles

Front exhaust flanges corroded and thin

Fail 19 Jan 2024 130,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flanges corroded and thin

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 121,974 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 121,974 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 112,682 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 112,682 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 102,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 102,594 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,576 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 84,844 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 73,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 62,125 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 51,523 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 37,735 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 30,749 miles

cut on outer sidewall of near side front tyre.

slight binding of near side front wheel.

slight corrosion om both rear brake discs.

Pass 9 Aug 2012 29,685 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 28,248 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,681 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 17,585 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 16,069 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SJ56 BSO is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 SJ56 BSO, 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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SJ56 BSO is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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