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PG06 XAB

2006 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

154,163 mi
Last recorded154,163 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG06 XAB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 154,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF bottom ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust mountings and boot floor corroded but not excessive/considered structural

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 154,155 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF bottom ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust mountings and boot floor corroded but not excessive/considered structural

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 147,911 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 142,332 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 135,134 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 135,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 127,872 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 127,866 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below legal limit 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 3mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 122,583 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder & air freseners ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, affecting beam images, just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 22 Jan 2021 122,534 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder & air freseners ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps, affecting beam images, just acceptable (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively just acceptable (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes, just acceptable (1.2.1 (e))

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 19 Jul 2019 115,261 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

Fail 19 Jul 2019 115,261 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

both front headlight beam images not fully clear

Pass 20 Jul 2018 109,873 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has got a nail in tyre tread ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2-4mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on inner edge 225/45/17

both rear brakes do not quite increase & decrease at the same rate

Pass 24 Jul 2017 104,656 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively strong advise both rear brakes fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,192 miles

All four tyre valves perishing

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 99,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

All four tyre valves perishing

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 94,344 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,209 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 75,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre - cuts on the outer wall

Fail 15 Jun 2013 75,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre - cuts on the outer wall

Pass 16 Jun 2012 67,707 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,708 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 51,564 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 39,976 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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PG06 XAB is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PG06 XAB, 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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PG06 XAB is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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