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LX55 SXU

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,350 mi
Last recorded147,350 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 SXU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 147,350 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 144,439 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 144,439 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 138,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

headlights poor

Pass 26 Jun 2017 126,079 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 123,384 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2015 112,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,735 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 101,687 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,857 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 89,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,057 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 79,990 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 68,137 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 58,560 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 50,351 miles

Wear on inner edge of N/S/F tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2008 35,410 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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LX55 SXU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LX55 SXU, 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 LX55 SXU registered?

LX55 SXU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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