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PNZ 8780

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,067 mi
Last recorded113,067 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPNZ 8780
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 113,067 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame corroded

Fail 28 May 2026 113,065 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONTS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2025 105,585 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but not insecue (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 102,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 98,572 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 98,570 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 88,068 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 88,068 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system n/s/r brake flexi hose/banjo bolt leaking (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2021 81,118 miles

Front front metal number plate bent on ends

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2020 78,212 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,066 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,367 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,575 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake back plate(s) deteriorated partly missing

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Rear brake back plate(s) deteriorated partly missing

corrosion to fuel tank

Pass 20 Apr 2018 55,569 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all four brake back plates badly corroded

both front tyres starting to split and perish

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2018 55,076 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 52,133 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,734 miles

repair on middle section of exhaust

under side of car rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2015 43,288 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 38,871 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 33,941 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 29,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 23,413 miles

Front brake discs scored.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f brake caliper starting to drag.

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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PNZ 8780 is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PNZ 8780, 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 PNZ 8780 registered?

PNZ 8780 is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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