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MW55 EFJ

2005 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,375 mi
Last recorded137,375 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 EFJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2014 137,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 130,194 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 130,194 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 114,076 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 117,685 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Dec 2009 95,414 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 67,926 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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MW55 EFJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MW55 EFJ, 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 MW55 EFJ registered?

MW55 EFJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MW55 EFJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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