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FP55 VKB

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,250 mi
Last recorded122,250 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,250 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle under covers not allowing full inspection on some components

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 21 Nov 2022 110,545 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,927 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 108,921 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 103,405 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 98,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components, engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

under trays/ engine covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 89,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

General surface corrosion on the underside

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,413 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 84,413 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 74,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 65,972 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 63,495 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn/lip

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall damage

Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre outter sidewall damage

Pass 18 Oct 2011 51,500 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 45,598 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,689 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,821 miles

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

nearside front tyre smooth on inner edge

offside front tyre smooth 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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FP55 VKB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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