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DK55 UUZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

142,418 mi
Last recorded142,418 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UUZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 142,418 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 142,413 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flanges after cats leaking exhaust gases. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 117,199 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 117,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 109,700 miles

both headlamps condensation

component corrosion

nsf brake pipe corroded

osf brake pipe and os front to rear corroded to limit

osf wheel bearing roughness, slight nsf suspect

Pass 4 Dec 2018 105,199 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge rear tyres approximately 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 100,042 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2016 93,898 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 93,888 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 88,126 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2015 88,119 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort NO READING (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 88,119 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort NO READING (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 May 2015 87,185 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2015 87,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 85,195 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2014 85,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 80,124 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,269 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,269 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,382 miles

cat centre section starting to corrode

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,570 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,363 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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DK55 UUZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 DK55 UUZ, 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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DK55 UUZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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