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N4 PJC

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

165,437 mi
Last recorded165,437 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 PJC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 165,437 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 156,479 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 147,031 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 146,903 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 136,241 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 125,956 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 116,570 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 110,839 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,997 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,902 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 76,254 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 76,254 miles

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

Battery not clamped securely but not able to short/topple

Fail 9 Sep 2014 64,800 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,800 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,808 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 55,808 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 48,357 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,340 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,053 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,532 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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N4 PJC is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 N4 PJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N4 PJC registered?

N4 PJC is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 September 2006.

Is N4 PJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N4 PJC shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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