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DV55 JYJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

214,269 mi
Last recorded214,269 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 JYJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 214,269 miles

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

plastic sill covers engine cover undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obstructing view of testable components

sill covers fitted inner and outer front to rear

Pass 10 Feb 2022 199,015 miles

exhaust system detteriated in places

Pass 9 Feb 2021 193,873 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 189,800 miles

Nearside Inner cv boot detteriating

Pass 5 Feb 2019 181,504 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 181,501 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 173,740 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 166,164 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 157,876 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 147,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 24 Feb 2014 138,572 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 123,456 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 115,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 108,643 miles

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

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Oct 2009 81,909 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,838 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 58,838 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear no plate large/inspected front brake pads best as possible

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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DV55 JYJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 DV55 JYJ, 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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DV55 JYJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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