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SW55 BGV

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,993 mi
Last recorded76,993 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 BGV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 76,993 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 74,075 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,792 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 68,590 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre 2 cats and middle box blowing (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 68,589 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda to high (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre 2 cats and middle box blowing (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,781 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 66,775 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2013 65,093 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 65,051 miles

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

slight exhaust blow from center to rear box

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 43,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 43,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,101 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)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 17,229 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,738 miles

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

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

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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SW55 BGV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SW55 BGV, 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 SW55 BGV registered?

SW55 BGV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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