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FP55 VKA

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VKA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 125,380 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,736 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 121,577 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2015 116,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 8 Dec 2015 116,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2014 105,885 miles

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

front tyes worn on edges

Pass 22 Dec 2014 105,885 miles

front tyes worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2013 98,285 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 98,285 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

service brake pedal very weak brake pressure only applies when 40-50 % applied on foot pedal

Pass 19 Nov 2012 85,488 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 73,441 miles

near side rear tyre wearing close to limit

off side rear tyre wearing close to limit

Fail 8 Nov 2011 73,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side rear tyre wearing close to limit

off side rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,900 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 48,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 36,243 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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FP55 VKA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VKA, 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 FP55 VKA registered?

FP55 VKA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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