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RF55 LSK

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,010 mi
Last recorded72,010 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 LSK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,010 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 55,225 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 55,223 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 48,400 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 42,932 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,200 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 33,194 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 23,502 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f/tyre worn egde inner

Pass 1 Jul 2010 23,502 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

o/s/f/tyre worn egde inner

Pass 17 Jun 2009 17,130 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 17,130 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 15,807 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 LSK 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 66.7%.

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 LSK, 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 LSK registered?

RF55 LSK is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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