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OU55 WPX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,203 mi
Last recorded159,203 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 WPX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 159,203 miles

Nearside Rear Quarter panel and door have slight damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 157,031 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 157,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 144,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,594 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2016 121,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 98,982 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 81,311 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 71,468 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 62,530 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,216 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 31 Dec 2009 46,794 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 46,794 miles

Nearside Front 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)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread dephs .

nearside front wiper split .

Pass 7 Jan 2009 32,985 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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OU55 WPX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OU55 WPX, 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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What year was OU55 WPX registered?

OU55 WPX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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The MOT history for OU55 WPX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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