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EX55 SKN

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,123 mi
Last recorded75,123 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SKN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 75,123 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 66,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the centre but not in excess of the requirements

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel very minimal (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 55,382 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 55,382 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 48,605 miles

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

cuts to sidewall of nsf tyre

nsr tyre worn on inner edge and tyre perishing

Fail 17 Sep 2013 48,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cuts to sidewall of nsf tyre

nsr tyre worn on inner edge and tyre perishing

Pass 2 Oct 2012 44,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,465 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,177 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 28,626 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 22,206 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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EX55 SKN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EX55 SKN, 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 EX55 SKN registered?

EX55 SKN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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