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SW55 BHF

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

99,635 mi
Last recorded99,635 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 BHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 99,635 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 90,302 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 24 Nov 2020 90,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,345 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 73,801 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 73,787 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. n/s lower effort (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 68,863 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 68,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 63,598 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 59,970 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 49,742 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 43,190 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 33,452 miles

long travel on park brake

Pass 11 Nov 2010 25,185 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 17,468 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 11,026 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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SW55 BHF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SW55 BHF, 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 BHF registered?

SW55 BHF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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The MOT history for SW55 BHF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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