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VE55 VWH

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 VWH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,766 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 124,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 114,437 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 102,941 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 95,272 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 88,126 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,915 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 80,914 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 73,820 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 63,550 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 55,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 47,544 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 47,544 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 38,036 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 27,295 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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VE55 VWH is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VE55 VWH, 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 VE55 VWH registered?

VE55 VWH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is VE55 VWH safe to buy?

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