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SO55 PXJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

167,768 mi
Last recorded167,768 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 167,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

nearside headlamp dipped beam light output slightly reduced

Fail 11 Sep 2024 167,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 161,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.6mm tread and rubber starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 161,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted upper brake pad retaining pin retaining clip missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2.6mm tread and rubber starting to deteriorate (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 153,153 miles

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

Offside headlamp washer not working

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 1 Sep 2022 152,875 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside rear levelling device linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside headlamp washer not working

Sill covers fitted, unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 6 Sep 2021 142,597 miles

sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sills

Fail 26 Aug 2021 142,290 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,089 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 124,111 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2019 124,103 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 106,140 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 94,207 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 81,629 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 73,624 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,763 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 66,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 61,431 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 56,158 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 47,641 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,932 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 27,761 miles

front and rear number plates appear to be stuck over originals

Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,353 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 PXJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 PXJ, 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 PXJ registered?

SO55 PXJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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