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SW55 BKA

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

76,098 mi
Last recorded76,098 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 BKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 76,098 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 70,951 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted impairing outer sill inspection

underside corrosion front and rear

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Aug 2024 70,949 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill/floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted impairing outer sill inspection

underside corrosion front and rear

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Sep 2023 67,885 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

corrosion on inner part of offside sill, not within 30cm of body mounting or seatbelt mounting

underbody surface rust

Pass 25 Aug 2022 60,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehical has corrosion all round, rear sbframe covered in underseal

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2021 53,456 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 49,876 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 49,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,835 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 36,132 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 34,554 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 34,550 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 33,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake pipe pitted and corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 31,562 miles

brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,867 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 27,965 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 27,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 25,246 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 22,801 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 18,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 16,573 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 16,456 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 14,325 miles

Exhaust damaged not resulting in touching body or components.

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

Nearside 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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SW55 BKA is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 SW55 BKA, 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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SW55 BKA is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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