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DE55 SCX

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,893 mi
Last recorded102,893 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SCX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 102,893 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all down body of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body adjacent to foremost subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 102,893 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all down body of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - just acceptable (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body adjacent to foremost subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 101,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 99,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 97,982 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 95,149 miles

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2020 95,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2019 93,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

restricted view of the engine bay, cover fitted

restricted view of the outer sills, cover fitted

restricted view under the vehicle, under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2018 92,295 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

exhaust has slight blow on nearside front down pipe

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2018 92,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

exhaust has slight blow on nearside front down pipe

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2017 90,885 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2016 89,058 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 86,869 miles

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,713 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 80,072 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 74,957 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 69,371 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 69,371 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 63,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted, unable to test some items

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and starting to crack

o/s/f tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,720 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)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 44,610 miles

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

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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DE55 SCX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DE55 SCX, 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 DE55 SCX registered?

DE55 SCX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is DE55 SCX safe to buy?

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