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FP55 VKF

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,574 mi
Last recorded136,574 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VKF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 136,574 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 136,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 135,620 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 135,620 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,698 miles

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))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 133,698 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 132,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2020 131,698 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,523 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 127,092 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 121,921 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 111,705 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 101,931 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 101,927 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 94,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 86,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 78,165 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 69,458 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2010 60,383 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 49,417 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 39,034 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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FP55 VKF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

FP55 VKF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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