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SB55 PWY

2005 Lexus IS220

Black Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,487 mi
Last recorded57,487 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2011
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 PWY
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2011 57,487 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 57,487 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)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 116,677 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 97,761 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,014 miles

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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SB55 PWY is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Black with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB55 PWY, 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 SB55 PWY registered?

SB55 PWY is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is SB55 PWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB55 PWY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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