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DU55 VGJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

170,836 mi
Last recorded170,836 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 VGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 170,836 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED PREVENTING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS INCLUDING UNDER BONNET

Fail 5 Jan 2024 170,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER TRAYS FITTED PREVENTING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS INCLUDING UNDER BONNET

Pass 23 Nov 2022 164,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 157,926 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 151,727 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 151,727 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 145,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 145,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear 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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 135,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust section slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Nov 2017 125,225 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 117,708 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2015 109,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2015 109,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 91,384 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 82,478 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,966 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 64,028 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,101 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 40,583 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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DU55 VGJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DU55 VGJ, 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 DU55 VGJ registered?

DU55 VGJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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