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SB55 FGD

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

84,876 mi
Last recorded84,876 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2020 84,876 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 78,192 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 72,895 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 72,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 65,128 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,110 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 52,853 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,784 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 47,784 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 39,361 miles

front wipers lightly smearing the screen

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,809 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre at 1.7 mm

Pass 9 Mar 2011 29,182 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 25 May 2010 22,132 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 6,753 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 5,890 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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SB55 FGD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FGD, 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 SB55 FGD registered?

SB55 FGD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is SB55 FGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 FGD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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