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SW55 BHL

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,315 mi
Last recorded113,315 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 BHL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 113,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output advise polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 113,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output advise polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 112,066 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 103,722 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 103,720 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted bolt missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 95,611 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 95,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2020 87,930 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 80,802 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 71,209 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 65,473 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2016 58,503 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,938 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 54,870 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 53,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 51,744 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 49,216 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 46,796 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 44,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,942 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 40,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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 BHL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BHL, 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 BHL registered?

SW55 BHL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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