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HG55 LXC

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

185,492 mi
Last recorded185,492 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 LXC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 185,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 185,492 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted insecure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Offside Front tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 7 Jan 2023 157,741 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 157,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 132,833 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 132,833 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 117,887 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges . also has cut but not showing cord, on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 117,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking leaking and inscure, DANGEROUS (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner and outer edges . also has cut but not showing cord, on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 108,589 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake efforts imbalance/distortion,underbody components surface corrosion/stood up,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Fail 11 Nov 2019 108,588 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake efforts imbalance/distortion,underbody components surface corrosion/stood up,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 5 Jun 2018 89,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 75,287 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 66,586 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 66,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Front offside and nearside Tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 56,153 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside rear tyre @4.mm

rear brake pads wearing close to limits

Pass 29 Aug 2014 49,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lights on min height setting. on 0 setting

Fail 29 Aug 2014 49,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head lights on min height setting. on 0 setting

Pass 21 Aug 2013 42,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

unable to open boot

Fail 25 Jul 2012 39,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

unable to open boot

Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,402 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise front brake discs worn

advise park brake travel

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 29,331 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,660 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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HG55 LXC is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HG55 LXC, 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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HG55 LXC is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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