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LS55 MXR

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,465 mi
Last recorded90,465 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 90,465 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 90,462 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside headlamp slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Nov 2021 88,731 miles

both headlamps starting to deteriorate

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2020 87,621 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2020 87,620 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2019 85,452 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside headlamp starting to deteriorate but not seriously effecting beam image

Pass 6 Nov 2018 83,025 miles

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2017 79,409 miles

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

condensation in offside headlamp but not seriously effecting the beam image/output

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,438 miles

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 70,437 miles

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

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2014 67,762 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 66,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 64,653 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,614 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 51,785 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 35,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,021 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 MXR is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MXR, 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 MXR registered?

LS55 MXR is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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