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K900 LEX

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

194,673 mi
Last recorded194,673 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK900 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 194,673 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak LEAK AFTER CATALYST . (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER AREA. (6.1.2 (a))

PLASTIC SILL COVER`S FITTED UNABLE TO INSPECT BEHIND.

Pass 10 Jan 2022 184,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various minor leaks at front center and rear exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT OF 1.6mm ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near limit advise replacement very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust system full of temporary repairs

bonnet struts failed

Fail 7 Jan 2022 184,915 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached joint loose and insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various minor leaks at front center and rear exhaust sections (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN TO LIMIT OF 1.6mm ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn near limit advise replacement very soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

bonnet struts failed

Pass 6 Jan 2021 179,053 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have limited damping effect, advise replacement soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front door inner handle missing, opened using cable

Fail 6 Jan 2021 179,053 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both have limited damping effect, advise replacement soon (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front door inner handle missing, opened using cable

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 166,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 155,678 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 142,089 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 133,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 133,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2015 125,170 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 123,650 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 116,595 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 101,619 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 79,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 72,234 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K900 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K900 LEX, 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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K900 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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