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SM55 NGJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,467 mi
Last recorded134,467 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 NGJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 134,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2024 134,467 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 129,673 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 124,645 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 May 2020 116,545 miles
Fail 16 May 2020 116,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2019 112,575 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 108,510 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 101,041 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 100,927 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

traction control light on

Pass 21 Dec 2015 90,916 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 90,916 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 83,998 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2014 83,996 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 66,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 56,772 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,876 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,925 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 35,185 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,180 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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SM55 NGJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SM55 NGJ, 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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SM55 NGJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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