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MV55 FUA

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,828 mi
Last recorded111,828 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 FUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 111,828 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 111,828 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits See gas sheet. (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2017 105,856 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 105,833 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both n/s & o/s (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,418 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2014 93,285 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2014 93,285 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 81,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,588 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 70,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 61,626 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2011 61,626 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 52,109 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 42,420 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,293 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 25,653 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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MV55 FUA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MV55 FUA, 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 MV55 FUA registered?

MV55 FUA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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