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NG55 TVV

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 TVV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 99,189 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,026 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Jan 2018 97,136 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 94,196 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 87,927 miles

All Tyre pressure valves cracking.

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2016 87,873 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing Pad pin locking device. (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing Pad pin locking device. (3.5.1l)

All Tyre pressure valves cracking.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 80,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 71,385 miles

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

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

note.plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

removed obstruction from drivers view prior to test

Pass 17 Jan 2013 62,999 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 52,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear pads getting down

rear plate loose

Fail 21 Jan 2012 52,623 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear pads getting down

rear plate loose

Pass 15 Jan 2011 41,075 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 30,555 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,146 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 TVV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NG55 TVV, 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 TVV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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