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RA55 BWV

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,952 mi
Last recorded72,952 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BWV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2019 72,952 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 66,869 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 59,595 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread numeral incomplete (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 51,804 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 42,894 miles

cuts to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall. small cut to o/s/r tyre tread area.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 37,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

slight rim and tyre damage n/s/f outer wheel

Pass 29 Nov 2013 34,925 miles

slight damage to n/s/f wheel rim and outer sidewal of tyre 225/45r17 91y

Pass 21 Dec 2012 31,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,138 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 25,761 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 21,830 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,058 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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RA55 BWV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RA55 BWV, 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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RA55 BWV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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