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FE55 ENJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,354 mi
Last recorded115,354 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE55 ENJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 115,354 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 115,346 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 113,133 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,430 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 107,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 103,833 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 103,833 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 98,550 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre.

Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,037 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 95,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Sep 2013 90,986 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,397 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 74,904 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 74,902 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 66,612 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 50,684 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 38,739 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 38,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

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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FE55 ENJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FE55 ENJ, 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 FE55 ENJ registered?

FE55 ENJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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