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SO55 LVF

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,512 mi
Last recorded85,512 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 LVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 85,512 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 83,877 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 81,599 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 78,325 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 75,801 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 71,879 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 63,858 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 59,684 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,501 miles

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

unable to view rear brake pads inner

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,930 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2013 24,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 22,759 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2012 22,755 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 20,234 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 17,755 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 14,949 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 11,916 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 LVF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SO55 LVF?

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What year was SO55 LVF registered?

SO55 LVF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is SO55 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 LVF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO55 LVF have outstanding finance?

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