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FG55 TXL

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

73,931 mi
Last recorded73,931 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG55 TXL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 73,931 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 66,634 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 59,775 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 55,070 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 55,034 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm starting to perish on the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc slightly corroded on the face

Offside Front Nail in tyre Inner edge of tread ()

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 45,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished, damaged outer sidewall and wearing on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked tread and damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 39,011 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 37,684 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

light oil misting to upper sections of both rear shock absorbers.

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,261 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 33,427 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall.

very slight oil misting to upper sections of both rear shock-absorbers.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,822 miles

very slight oil misting to upper sections of both rear shock absorbers.

Pass 18 Oct 2012 28,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 25,133 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 21,998 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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 19,021 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 15,396 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND N/S/F HAS CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALL.

O/S/R TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE TREAD.

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 TXL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 FG55 TXL, 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 TXL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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