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SO55 LUJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,918 mi
Last recorded68,918 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 LUJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2023 68,918 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,603 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has has a nick out of it

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,229 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2020 67,838 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 66,343 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,706 miles

under tray fitted

engine cover fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 62,543 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 59,579 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,623 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 51,261 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 45,849 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,452 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,437 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 24,594 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 18,853 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,702 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge (close to legal limmit)

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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SO55 LUJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SO55 LUJ, 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 SO55 LUJ registered?

SO55 LUJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

Is SO55 LUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 LUJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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