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PV55 EJZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,335 mi
Last recorded104,335 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPV55 EJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 104,335 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 104,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 104,266 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside / Offside (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2023 101,896 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 101,892 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 93,820 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 93,789 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))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 87,056 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 81,370 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 81,195 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 73,310 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 72,911 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 63,130 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 63,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 55,115 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 49,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 43,666 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 38,930 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,320 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,362 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,933 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 20,435 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 16,903 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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PV55 EJZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PV55 EJZ, 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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PV55 EJZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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