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BV06 SVD

2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,182 mi
Last recorded116,182 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto81,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV06 SVD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 116,182 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 109,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 103,442 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 100,180 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 100,180 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 95,509 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 88,625 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 78,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 71,481 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 71,481 miles

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,423 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,578 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 45,461 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2016 45,435 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. n/s 245 40 17 and o/s 245 45 17 fitted (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge close to balding advise change and front wheel alignment

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 35,038 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Mar 2014 24,587 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 15,792 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 15,770 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 11,761 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 7,670 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

near side front tyre side wall damaged advise replace

Pass 22 Feb 2010 3,658 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2009 13,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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BV06 SVD is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black 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 Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 81,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV06 SVD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV06 SVD is a 2006 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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