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DU55 VHC

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,562 mi
Last recorded183,562 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 VHC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 183,562 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 166,158 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2018 166,116 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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 close to exposing cords/ply (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 145,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

engine covers and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Aug 2016 130,331 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 129,997 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 116,270 miles

Cut to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Run out to nearside rear brake disc.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2015 116,270 miles

Cut to nearside front tyre sidewall.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Run out to nearside rear brake disc.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2014 105,264 miles

Front bumper insecure

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Aug 2013 93,693 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,161 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 74,344 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,648 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 43,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine bay covered in plastic shielding (preventing inspection of testable items)

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer shoulder

underside of vehicle covered in plastic shielding (preventing inspection of testable items)

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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DU55 VHC is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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