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TEZ 8215

2006 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

168,288 mi
Last recorded168,288 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS25072,766 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTEZ 8215
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 168,288 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 168,280 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 162,449 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 147,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on outer edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components corroded.

Fail 6 Nov 2023 147,505 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also wearing on outer edge and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension components corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2022 142,330 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

under body corrosion on components

Pass 28 Sep 2021 138,153 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 134,440 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 134,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 122,338 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 122,336 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

advise there is a major imbalance on the hand brake across the axle may require adjustment or repair

Pass 9 Oct 2018 98,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to mot required limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 98,016 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting close to mot required limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 76,934 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 67,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,057 miles

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 7 Nov 2014 49,624 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 41,406 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 36,943 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 33,058 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 27,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 21,005 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 14,999 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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TEZ 8215 is a 2006 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TEZ 8215, 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 TEZ 8215 registered?

TEZ 8215 is a 2006 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 January 2006.

Is TEZ 8215 safe to buy?

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