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SO55 XJU

2005 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,087 mi
Last recorded136,087 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 XJU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 136,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

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

corrosion under car and on suspension parts

Pass 7 Jun 2023 131,060 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension parts are corroded

Pass 5 May 2022 128,173 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 122,800 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 117,535 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 117,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 110,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 106,170 miles

both fronttyres inner edge

Pass 15 May 2017 101,298 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 101,286 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 89,206 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 81,285 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 81,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre on legal limit

tyre size: 225/45r17 94w xl budget

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,634 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,770 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 65,602 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/r brake pipe corroded.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2012 54,584 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 37,088 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 28,552 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 XJU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XJU, 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 XJU registered?

SO55 XJU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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