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EX55 SFJ

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

121,355 mi
Last recorded121,355 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 121,355 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 116,855 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 112,261 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 112,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 108,703 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 105,446 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 102,246 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 98,462 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 94,604 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 90,135 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 90,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 85,008 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 79,843 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 58,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,562 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 45,984 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 43,345 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 43,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 32,955 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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EX55 SFJ is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EX55 SFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EX55 SFJ registered?

EX55 SFJ is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is EX55 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 SFJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 SFJ have outstanding finance?

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