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MNZ 1176

2006 Lexus IS300

Grey Petrol 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,624 mi
Last recorded111,624 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Lexus IS30092,846 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNZ 1176
MakeLexus
ModelIS300
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 111,624 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 111,495 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Rear level sensor arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 107,437 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 104,976 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 102,161 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 102,161 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2021 99,289 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 96,661 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 94,117 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,583 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 85,222 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2018 85,222 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2016 74,165 miles

Rear oil leak rear of engine

Fail 21 Dec 2016 74,165 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing new stud fitted (4.2.A.1e)

Rear oil leak rear of engine

Pass 4 Aug 2015 59,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 59,701 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,577 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 46,456 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 39,975 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 32,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,868 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 24,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Lexus IS300?

Based on 34,961 MOT tests across 2,047 vehicles.

78.1%
Pass Rate
5,420
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
2,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,456
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 584
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 542
position lamp(s) not working 432
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 414
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MNZ 1176 is a 2006 Lexus IS300 in Grey with a 2,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2006 Lexus IS300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 92,846 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 IS300 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MNZ 1176, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS300 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 20 years old, this Lexus IS300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MNZ 1176 registered?

MNZ 1176 is a 2006 Lexus IS300, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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