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DA55 FCE

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

145,162 mi
Last recorded145,162 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FCE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 145,162 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 128,611 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2021 115,939 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 110,113 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 100,686 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 88,058 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 82,495 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 77,726 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,708 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,568 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 55,245 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 46,764 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)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 38,975 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 35,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 29,236 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 29,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,677 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear indicators and low on inside edge

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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DA55 FCE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 DA55 FCE, 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 DA55 FCE registered?

DA55 FCE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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