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LS55 LLP

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,663 mi
Last recorded92,663 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 LLP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 92,663 miles

Front both tyres 235/45/17 cuts outer wall

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 235/45/17 tyre cuts outer wall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil low toped up 1ltr oil

Pass 4 Jul 2018 83,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 83,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,812 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 64,342 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 45,601 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,425 miles

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

nsf and nsr tyre cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2014 42,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,199 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 38,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,105 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 34,070 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 29,795 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 24,984 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 24,907 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,321 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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LS55 LLP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LS55 LLP, 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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LS55 LLP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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