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FG55 TWY

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,243 mi
Last recorded105,243 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 TWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 105,243 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 105,236 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 91,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2018 91,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 82,373 miles

Offside spot lamp inop

both front tyre have sidewall damage

Pass 23 Nov 2016 78,921 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 76,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 70,609 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 70,609 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,634 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 65,634 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 52,934 miles

Both front tyres balding on inner shoulders

Front no. plate cracked.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 47,408 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,861 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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FG55 TWY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FG55 TWY, 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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FG55 TWY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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