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DE55 ZLZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,688 mi
Last recorded118,688 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 118,688 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 25 Jun 2018 118,688 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 20 Apr 2018 118,639 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

cut to offside front tyre on inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on indicating a fault

front registration plate has slight damage but not likely to be misread

nearside rear headlamp leveling device damaged

offside rear reflector has slight damage but still functions correctly

Pass 14 Jan 2017 113,006 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Nov 2016 112,483 miles

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

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

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre splitting along tread

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre splitting along tread

Offside Front tyre worn on outer sidewall

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 102,527 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 92,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,877 miles

N/S FRONT AND REAR TYRE WORN ALMOST TO MARKERS

Pass 27 Nov 2012 71,037 miles

rear position sensor link rod snapped

Pass 25 Nov 2011 60,341 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,755 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 48,755 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,042 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,381 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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DE55 ZLZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZLZ, 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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DE55 ZLZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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