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GR06 PNJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,893 mi
Last recorded130,893 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 PNJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 130,893 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 130,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Juddering (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 125,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside front tyre starting to lightly wear towards inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2022 122,171 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,572 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 108,924 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 103,677 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 103,677 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 96,464 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 96,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 88,681 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both-sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 88,380 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 80,776 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 80,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 69,991 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jul 2014 61,866 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,689 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 54,689 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 45,977 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 28 Jul 2011 38,508 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 31,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,738 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 22,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 22,613 miles

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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GR06 PNJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GR06 PNJ, 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 GR06 PNJ registered?

GR06 PNJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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