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SB55 FFV

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

196,421 mi
Last recorded196,421 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FFV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 196,421 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 196,421 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 182,422 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 160,325 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 160,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 150,504 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 150,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 141,606 miles

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

corrosion becoming evident on underbody and components

Pass 23 Feb 2019 134,326 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 134,092 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 117,268 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 112,012 miles

engine cover & under tray fitted to vehicle obstructing view of some parts

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 105,140 miles

Rear both tyres getting low

Rear section of exhaust small holes & slight blow

engine covers & under trays fitted to vehicle

Fail 1 Feb 2016 105,139 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear both tyres getting low

Rear section of exhaust small holes & slight blow

engine covers & under trays fitted to vehicle

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 99,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 93,028 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,442 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 71,079 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,079 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 61,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,874 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 42,576 miles

front discs worn low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,994 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise corrossion on exhaust

advise plastic trim covering sills not allowing full assessment

advise plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full assessment

advise rear number plate starting to delaminate

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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SB55 FFV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SB55 FFV, 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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SB55 FFV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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