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2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,445 mi
Last recorded154,445 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 SEO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 154,445 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 150,671 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside headlight lens starting to degrade

Fail 27 Feb 2019 150,650 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

chip in windscreen

nearside headlight lens starting to degrade

Pass 29 Jan 2018 146,440 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 142,160 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 138,973 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 137,604 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 128,058 miles

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

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Oct 2012 110,592 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

o/s/f exhaust heat shield lamp broken loose

Pass 9 Nov 2011 93,884 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 9 Nov 2011 93,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Pass 17 Nov 2010 75,563 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 58,782 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 48,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 48,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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KX55 SEO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KX55 SEO, 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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KX55 SEO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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