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TJ55 LEX

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

99,795 mi
Last recorded99,795 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ55 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 99,795 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

osr fuel tank supporting bar holed and rusty but still secure

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2021 741 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

FRONT DISCS AND PADS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

REAR DISCS AND PADS

Offside Rear LOWER ARM SUPPORT, UNDER THE TANK BROKEN, YELLOW MARKED

Pass 15 Apr 2020 97,753 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 86,623 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 86,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2,4 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 75,560 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 71,670 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 65,626 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 55,070 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,074 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 29 Nov 2013 47,250 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 41,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and o/s/front tyres cracking in tread

n/s/front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 33,961 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 33,955 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Dec 2010 31,910 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,665 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,158 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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TJ55 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TJ55 LEX, 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 TJ55 LEX registered?

TJ55 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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