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NV55 FPF

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,577 mi
Last recorded125,577 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 FPF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2023 125,577 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image poor but still visible (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 124,136 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 122,769 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 121,398 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 121,398 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested both front due to bulbs not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 117,505 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside body/component corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 110,883 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid-section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 100,646 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,392 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 94,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,913 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 78,168 miles

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

rear disc slight worn

Fail 18 Feb 2013 78,165 miles

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

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

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

rear disc slight worn

Pass 15 Feb 2012 71,892 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,444 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

freeplay on handbrake

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,845 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,034 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NV55 FPF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NV55 FPF, 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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NV55 FPF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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