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RF55 EVN

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,926 mi
Last recorded141,926 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 EVN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 141,926 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 141,926 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 112,611 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 99,000 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2016 99,000 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 83,777 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 83,775 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2014 77,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 2 May 2013 67,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fr wiper blades worn and noisey but still clear windscreen efficiently.

Pass 2 May 2013 67,443 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fr wiper blades worn and noisey but still clear windscreen efficiently.

Pass 2 Jun 2012 56,554 miles

small cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 8 Dec 2010 41,388 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall,not to cords

offside rear tyre cut on outer sidewall,not to cords

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,652 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 24,384 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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RF55 EVN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF55 EVN, 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 RF55 EVN registered?

RF55 EVN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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