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NG55 TWP

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,906 mi
Last recorded136,906 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 TWP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 136,906 miles

under trays fitted

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 136,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2017 124,898 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 119,306 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 119,280 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 113,904 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 108,392 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 96,565 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,528 miles

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

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)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 89,528 miles

N/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 61,431 miles

both rear tyres 3-4mm tread depth

Fail 17 Jan 2011 61,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

both rear tyres 3-4mm tread depth

strong advise both front tyres bald on inner tread (close to cords) 225/45/17/90W Dunlop. Advise tracking checked

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,259 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 44,259 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,419 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON INNER FACES.

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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NG55 TWP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NG55 TWP, 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 TWP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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