2006 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · SW55 BKA
2006 Lexus IS250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 76,098 miles. MOT valid until 08 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS250
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SW55 BKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 76,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SW55 BKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Lexus Is250 (SW55 BKA) between August 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”; “Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
SW55 BKA Mileage History
- 25/08/202260,431 mi
- 11/09/202367,885 mi+7,454 mi
- 23/08/202470,949 mi+3,064 mi
- 27/08/202470,951 mi+2 mi
- 09/12/202576,098 mi+5,147 mi
Average of roughly 4,761 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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