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LV55 FLC

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

215,506 mi
Last recorded215,506 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 FLC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 215,506 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 213,622 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 212,381 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 211,222 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 209,952 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 208,518 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 205,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Jul 2013 199,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Fail 18 Jul 2013 199,101 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

Pass 17 Jan 2012 196,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 146,517 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 146,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 101,543 miles

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

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

both rear tyres getting low wearing centres

damage to nerarside front/offside front tyres sidewalls

front number plate cracked

plastic outer cover sills/large plastic under trays fitted

washers weak

Fail 15 Dec 2008 101,543 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres getting low wearing centres

damage to nerarside front/offside front tyres sidewalls

front number plate cracked

plastic outer cover sills/large plastic under trays fitted

washers weak

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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LV55 FLC is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV55 FLC, 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 LV55 FLC registered?

LV55 FLC is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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