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RA06 PZJ

2006 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,153 mi
Last recorded182,153 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 PZJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 182,153 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 172,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 155,674 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 155,674 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cracked 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 138,465 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 138,461 miles

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2023 137,590 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 131,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 129,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 127,781 miles

battery secured by cable ties

Fail 13 Aug 2020 127,734 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

battery secured by cable ties

Pass 30 Aug 2019 126,780 miles

both headlamps cloudy affecting beam pattern

floor,engine and sill covers fitted

nsr lamp lens damaged

windscreen chipped

Fail 30 Aug 2019 126,780 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

both headlamps cloudy affecting beam pattern

floor,engine and sill covers fitted

nsr lamp lens damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 8 Aug 2018 123,508 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills covering some componets

nsr lamp has damage taped up

osf tyre has small cut in outer sidewall

osf wheel has small flat spot inner rim

Pass 15 Aug 2017 118,001 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

nsr lamp damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2017 118,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged showing white light to rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering some components

Pass 28 Sep 2010 47,379 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 31,717 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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RA06 PZJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 RA06 PZJ, 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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RA06 PZJ is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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