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LS55 LLU

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,692 mi
Last recorded161,692 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 LLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 161,692 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jun 2016 161,655 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 157,692 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 142,299 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 126,033 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 107,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 May 2011 90,700 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 90,700 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,628 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 62,720 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 41,765 miles

n/s rear reflector lence broken

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 LLU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LS55 LLU, 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 LS55 LLU registered?

LS55 LLU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LS55 LLU safe to buy?

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