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SO55 PXK

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,390 mi
Last recorded120,390 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2020 120,390 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer pipe cracked and leaking in multiple places (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked 75% of the way around (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord exposed on the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leak of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit and heavily worn on the inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit in the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,702 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre tread wearing low

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing low

heatshield above exhaust rear silencer insecure and contacting the exhaust

Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,514 miles

Nearside Rear heatshield over the exhaust rear silencer is insecure

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 102,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 96,674 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 May 2015 87,436 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 81,387 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 77,484 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 19 Mar 2013 77,484 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,404 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 62,216 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,740 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 39,079 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 PXK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PXK, 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 PXK registered?

SO55 PXK is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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