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MM55 EAY

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,004 mi
Last recorded133,004 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 EAY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 133,004 miles

rear vehicle structure

Pass 10 Sep 2020 125,679 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 10 Sep 2020 125,679 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 124,476 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 119,342 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,400 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 106,816 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn close to limit (245/45/17

brake pedal slightly soft

slight imbalance across front brakes

Fail 14 Oct 2016 106,816 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres worn close to limit (245/45/17

brake pedal slightly soft

slight imbalance across front brakes

Pass 9 Sep 2015 99,377 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 pitting (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 93,559 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 86,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2013 86,823 miles

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)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust system corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 79,567 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 70,365 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner edge

Pass 22 Nov 2010 62,014 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,359 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,868 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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MM55 EAY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MM55 EAY, 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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MM55 EAY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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