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DA55 OHB

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,582 mi
Last recorded138,582 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 OHB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 138,582 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 138,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 128,165 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 128,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 116,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

Fail 4 Jan 2018 116,828 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault VSC LIGHT (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML light on

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 109,832 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 109,822 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 98,303 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 88,361 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 77,545 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 71,778 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 63,439 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 50,082 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,064 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 26,967 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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DA55 OHB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 DA55 OHB, 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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DA55 OHB is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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