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S17 PRH

2005 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,588 mi
Last recorded88,588 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 PRH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2021 88,588 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 88,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Mar 2021

Emissions not tested none starter (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 73,610 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 73,610 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,451 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 62,434 miles

engine cover and undertrays

Front wheel bearing has slight play nsf (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 62,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing nsf lower arm castle nut pin (2.4.G.3b)

Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing nsf upper arm castle nut pin (2.4.G.3b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play nsf (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nsf and osf lower arms (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt osf (2.2.C.1c)

engine cover and undertrays

Pass 28 Apr 2016 57,975 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 57,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,547 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,579 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 27,612 miles

n.s.f.tyre wall damaged by kerbing but no cords exposed or signs of seperation

Fail 11 Nov 2010 27,612 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n.s.f.tyre wall damaged by kerbing but no cords exposed or signs of seperation

Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,755 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 18,860 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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S17 PRH is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S17 PRH, 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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S17 PRH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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