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SO55 LUP

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,410 mi
Last recorded102,410 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 102,410 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,579 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension corroded through out

Pass 3 Nov 2022 96,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding almost to excess at parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills have skirts fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside

Fail 2 Nov 2022 96,716 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroding almost to excess at parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s outer sills have skirts fitted

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of the underside

Pass 21 Oct 2021 93,141 miles

excess corrosion o/s front floor/sill

screen marked by wipers

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2021 93,141 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

brakes feel poor

excess corrosion o/s front floor/sill

screen marked by wipers

travel parking brake

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 87,829 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2020 87,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2019 83,947 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n/s/f, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

heatshield loose at n/s backbox

Fail 12 Oct 2019 83,947 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n/s/f, 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))

all suspension parts corroded

heatshield loose at n/s backbox

Pass 10 Oct 2018 77,887 miles

Underside components corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 77,887 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Underside components corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2017 72,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at o/s lambda sensor (7.1.2)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s screen washer poor

Pass 4 Oct 2016 68,350 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen damage by wiper blades (scratch)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 68,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside washer poor

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

engine cover and under-trays fitted

noise from n/s/r hub

windscreen damage by wiper blades (scratch)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 64,306 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2015 64,306 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 60,678 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns of windscreen damaged by wiper

ns wiper blade damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2013 56,844 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,732 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,875 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 42,891 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 36,614 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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SO55 LUP 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 65.2%.

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 SO55 LUP, 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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SO55 LUP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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