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LB55 RWJ

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,997 mi
Last recorded135,997 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 RWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 135,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 118,652 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 103,492 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,125 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 85,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,785 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,570 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 76,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 67,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,832 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,685 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,244 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 28,932 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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LB55 RWJ is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB55 RWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LB55 RWJ registered?

LB55 RWJ is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is LB55 RWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 RWJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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