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RY55 HTL

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,880 mi
Last recorded115,880 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 HTL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 115,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 115,880 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 16 Oct 2020 113,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/S N/S front wish bones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 111,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and supporting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and supporting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 111,257 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and supporting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe and supporting bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 108,215 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated close to limit (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded and offside rear and under plastic cover unable to fully assess (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 105,182 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 105,168 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2016 100,696 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2015 95,112 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 89,794 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 84,386 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 77,990 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 69,361 miles

traction control light on

Fail 4 Jan 2011 69,248 miles

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,627 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres have tear in side walls

Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s and n/s front tyres have tear in side walls

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,019 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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RY55 HTL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 RY55 HTL, 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 RY55 HTL registered?

RY55 HTL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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