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RY55 KME

2005 Lexus IS220

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,709 mi
Last recorded128,709 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KME
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 128,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 122,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2015 122,635 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2014 113,472 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 98,459 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 98,459 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 83,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres only just legal

slight leak from n/s/f steering rack boot

Fail 23 Jul 2012 83,443 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres only just legal

slight leak from n/s/f steering rack boot

Pass 19 Jul 2011 67,054 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 51,187 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,099 miles

Catalytic converter sensor wire adrift

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

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

Rearmost prop shaft rubber slightly perished

Upper engine cover adrift

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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RY55 KME is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY55 KME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RY55 KME registered?

RY55 KME is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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