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BV55 JFA

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,091 mi
Last recorded119,091 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JFA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 119,091 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 119,091 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 118,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

back box slightly damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2017 107,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 99,215 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,527 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 90,527 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 88,897 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 88,897 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 79,218 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,909 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 14 Mar 2011 57,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 57,549 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 47,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 46,286 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,882 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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BV55 JFA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 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 BV55 JFA, 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 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV55 JFA registered?

BV55 JFA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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