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FP55 HBE

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,599 mi
Last recorded115,599 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 HBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 115,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 115,599 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases central/rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake noise

Pass 30 Sep 2022 112,414 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 103,888 miles

Nearside Front headlamp is dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Sep 2020 103,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp is dim

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 10 Sep 2019 99,955 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 95,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 90,835 miles

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

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

advise tracking both tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,472 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 85,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished and worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2015 80,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn smooth outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres perished

rear valve stems perished

Fail 29 Aug 2015 80,955 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner sills corroded

n/s/f tyre worn smooth outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres perished

rear valve stems perished

Pass 29 Aug 2014 76,249 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 74,151 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 70,434 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 70,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,608 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 60,516 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 55,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 49,650 miles

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

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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FP55 HBE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FP55 HBE, 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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FP55 HBE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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