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N888 SCC

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

160,236 mi
Last recorded160,236 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 SCC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2023 160,236 miles

Central Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded marked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Lower fuel pipes corroded

Lower general under body corrosion

Lower large under trays fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Lower fuel tank cover corroded

Rear suspension has corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2022 149,816 miles

Nearside Rear Shock body corroded

Exhaust heat shield retaining washers corroded through but is secure

Fuel pipes corroded

Fuel tank has surface corrosion

Large under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Shock body corroded

Underside of body has surface corrosion

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 138,174 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 132,418 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 125,419 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 117,087 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 114,729 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both side (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 114,281 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 114,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 108,260 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 101,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2013 95,643 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2012 82,359 miles

front tyres = inner sidewalls showing signs of overheating

Fail 30 Oct 2012 82,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres = inner sidewalls showing signs of overheating

Pass 26 Oct 2011 66,509 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,848 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres worn

Pass 30 Oct 2009 31,491 miles

nearside rear tyre worn near limit

Fail 30 Oct 2009 31,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn near limit

Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,735 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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N888 SCC is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N888 SCC, 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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N888 SCC is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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