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MV55 VTY

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,179 mi
Last recorded92,179 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 92,179 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 92,179 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 82,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 71,457 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,994 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,053 miles

rear brake discs very corroded on inner faces

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,039 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 58,039 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,710 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 VTY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VTY, 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 VTY registered?

MV55 VTY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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