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HY55 EWV

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,785 mi
Last recorded132,785 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 EWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 132,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear brake pads 70% worn

Fail 13 Nov 2019 132,785 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,727 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 124,727 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 116,436 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 116,391 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,804 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres 3mm

Fail 28 Nov 2016 105,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Nov 2015 91,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,053 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,099 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 70,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 59,535 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,969 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,340 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 34,194 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES OF TREAD PATTERN

Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,911 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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HY55 EWV 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 66.7%.

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 HY55 EWV, 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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HY55 EWV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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