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NM55 KWO

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

145,026 mi
Last recorded145,026 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM55 KWO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2023 145,026 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2022 137,162 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 130,814 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 122,565 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 114,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

bonnet struts weak

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 5 Sep 2019 114,800 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bonnet struts weak

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Sep 2018 107,010 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 102,777 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 98,789 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 94,067 miles

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 89,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 86,080 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 77,561 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,130 miles

offside front tyre slightly mis-shaped.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 54,510 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 43,892 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 35,213 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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NM55 KWO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NM55 KWO, 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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NM55 KWO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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