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DF06 PLZ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,276 mi
Last recorded159,276 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 PLZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 159,276 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 143,224 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 143,138 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 132,362 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 121,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 111,435 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 111,431 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 94,857 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 94,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2010 65,827 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,952 miles

engine oil on minimum

nearside rear reflector damage

Fail 11 Sep 2009 44,952 miles

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

engine oil on minimum

nearside rear reflector damage

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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DF06 PLZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DF06 PLZ, 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 DF06 PLZ registered?

DF06 PLZ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 August 2006.

Is DF06 PLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 PLZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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