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MM55 EBO

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,415 mi
Last recorded143,415 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 EBO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 143,415 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 143,408 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 125,821 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 125,821 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 113,055 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,509 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 103,085 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,734 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 96,696 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

engine light is on

Pass 30 Mar 2018 89,603 miles

Engine management light on dash

Pass 4 Apr 2017 82,661 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,661 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,303 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 76,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 70,458 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,455 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,754 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 51,082 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,392 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 27,040 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 EBO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 MM55 EBO, 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 MM55 EBO registered?

MM55 EBO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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