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RF55 LVD

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,577 mi
Last recorded157,577 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 157,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2022 157,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 150,192 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 150,184 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 140,624 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 139,580 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 139,303 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2017 126,838 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 114,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 105,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 96,184 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 62,864 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 88,027 miles

o/s/rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2013 88,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s/rear tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 78,576 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 65,043 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear brake pads wearing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 50,211 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 15 Jan 2009 34,440 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 LVD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LVD, 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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RF55 LVD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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