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RL55 NXT

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,102 mi
Last recorded154,102 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL55 NXT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 154,102 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 145,280 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 125,586 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 125,586 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 108,065 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 90,018 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 85,660 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 81,738 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 75,064 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 70,088 miles

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 11 Nov 2015 70,088 miles

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

front and rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2014 63,564 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,873 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 48,474 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,987 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,632 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 28,323 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 20,670 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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RL55 NXT is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RL55 NXT, 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 RL55 NXT registered?

RL55 NXT is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is RL55 NXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL55 NXT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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