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J7 VJT

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,134 mi
Last recorded115,134 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ7 VJT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2023 115,134 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 102,852 miles

Exhaust front sections in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside framework corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2017 81,227 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 81,226 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 80,558 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres centers wearing low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 76,213 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,576 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 68,568 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 59,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 48,757 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,903 miles

both front tyres feathering inside edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,832 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 25,215 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 14,628 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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J7 VJT is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J7 VJT, 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 J7 VJT registered?

J7 VJT is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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