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NG55 TVN

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,613 mi
Last recorded182,613 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 TVN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 182,613 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 182,613 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 162,404 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

engine/under tray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2022 134,636 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 133,062 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 126,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers are fitted

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

Rear suspension components are going rusty

Rear suspension level sensor is broken

Pass 10 Sep 2018 120,819 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear suspension components are going rusty

Rear suspension level sensor broken

Pass 13 Sep 2017 115,268 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear suspension components are rusty

Rear suspension level sensor broken

Fail 11 Sep 2017 115,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer missing (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s front tyre worn on inside edge

Rear suspension components are rusty

Rear suspension level sensor broken

Pass 1 Sep 2016 107,467 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges also small cut on n/s front outer sidewall

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s wiper blade deteriorating

Rear suspension height actuator rod broken(n/s rear)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 96,498 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Surface rust on suspension parts

Pass 3 Sep 2014 88,447 miles

Inside edge of both front tyres are worn also small cut on o/s front

Inside surface of front and rear brake disc's are rusty

Slight imbalance and judder on front brakes

Pass 18 Sep 2013 82,913 miles

Front and rear tyres are different size

Front tyres wearing uneven on inside edge

Oil level below min

Pass 24 Aug 2012 70,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 63,865 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,070 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 46,001 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,199 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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NG55 TVN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NG55 TVN, 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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NG55 TVN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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