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RP55 LEX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,105 mi
Last recorded146,105 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRP55 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 146,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,989 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 136,920 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Aug 2020 132,608 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 128,312 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 127,704 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 127,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 123,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 117,258 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 117,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 112,341 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 112,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 105,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 97,439 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 97,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,676 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 75,843 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 58,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 41,139 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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RP55 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 RP55 LEX, 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 RP55 LEX registered?

RP55 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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