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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted.
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Undertrays fitted.
Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative Front and rear levelling devices broken and insecure (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Front brakes imbalanced on rise and fall (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Areas of vehicle underside and components showing corrosion.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Full inspection not possible (1.1.11 (c))
engine covers and vehicle underrays fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
engine covers and vehicle underrays fitted
Engine undertray fitted obscuring components
all four wheels deteriorating slight damage outer rims
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning lamp staying lit (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction warning lamp staying lit (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
all four wheels deteriorating slight damage outer rims
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
front & rear brake discs deteriated
suspension units & mount areas corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of cat (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
eml on
front & rear brake discs deteriated
suspension units & mount areas corroded
2l c3 oil used
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front tyres have heavy edge wear close to cords osf tyre ran on flat ns 225 45 17 os 245 45 17
nsr tyre cut no cords showing
osf seat has movement
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam HID (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
2l c3 oil used
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front tyres have heavy edge wear close to cords osf tyre ran on flat ns 225 45 17 os 245 45 17
nsr tyre cut no cords showing
osf seat has movement
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front discs grooved
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SO55 PXR is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 PXR, 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 PXR is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2005.
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