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LS55 MXP

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,166 mi
Last recorded105,166 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 105,166 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 105,146 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 98,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 92,252 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 92,252 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 87,592 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 87,590 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

brake pedal operation spongy

Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,980 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 69,953 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 53,432 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,694 miles

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

n/side front tyre outer side wall scuffed

Pass 24 Nov 2015 46,983 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 46,983 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 43,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2014 43,291 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 38,449 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 34,134 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 26,033 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 20,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlight aim ok but adjuster is set on number 3

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2008 15,706 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 MXP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

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

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