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HF55 DMY

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,600 mi
Last recorded129,600 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 DMY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 129,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps lens deteriorated, light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlamps lens deteriorated, light output not reduced

Pass 12 Sep 2017 119,908 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 109,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2016 109,887 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 100,905 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,049 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 97,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 86,973 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 86,972 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,786 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,965 miles

near side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges slight worn

Pass 30 Oct 2010 56,468 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,694 miles

Offside front tyre has a worn inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,680 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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HF55 DMY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HF55 DMY, 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 HF55 DMY registered?

HF55 DMY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is HF55 DMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF55 DMY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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