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RA55 HLG

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,562 mi
Last recorded151,562 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 151,562 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 143,227 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 135,415 miles

Front headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Aug 2018 135,415 miles

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

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

Front headlamp lens deteriorated

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 125,868 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 111,519 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 111,498 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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 20 Apr 2015 92,544 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 21 Mar 2014 78,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,529 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 65,323 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,668 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 36,787 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,787 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 34,011 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 25,827 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,121 miles

both rear tyres perished

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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RA55 HLG 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 76.5%.

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 RA55 HLG, 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 HLG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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