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EF55 UDT

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

137,569 mi
Last recorded137,569 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UDT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2022 137,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 127,925 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 119,209 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,306 miles

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))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 118,306 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 104,537 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 96,621 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 85,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

N/S Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 19 Oct 2015 85,969 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/50 R17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belt

N/S Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight play in o/s steering arm inner joint

Fail 12 May 2015 79,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 75,082 miles

nearside rear cv gaiter deterorating and leaking cv grease.

Pass 13 Oct 2013 67,110 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 60,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 52,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 44,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,104 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,019 miles

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)

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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EF55 UDT is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EF55 UDT, 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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EF55 UDT is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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