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DK55 UVD

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

126,217 mi
Last recorded126,217 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UVD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 126,217 miles

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

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

rear subframe has corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2023 121,861 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 121,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 117,545 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 114,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2020 108,682 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 103,561 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 96,018 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 89,310 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,720 miles

covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2015 77,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,455 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre inner edge low and perished

n/s/r perished

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,589 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,988 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 53,046 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,163 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 29,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 UVD 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 DK55 UVD, 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 DK55 UVD registered?

DK55 UVD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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