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RA55 HMZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,913 mi
Last recorded158,913 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 HMZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 158,913 miles

front and rear bumper cabletied in place

offside headlamp discoloured

Pass 17 Oct 2019 139,304 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 139,304 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 124,453 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 119,436 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 113,386 miles

front brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 2 Dec 2015 104,292 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 104,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,608 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 5 Dec 2013 87,702 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 80,606 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 80,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 68,902 miles

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

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,902 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 2 Dec 2010 56,614 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,121 miles

Car tested under wet conditions

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,354 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 HMZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 HMZ, 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 RA55 HMZ registered?

RA55 HMZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is RA55 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA55 HMZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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