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VE55 VWK

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

139,721 mi
Last recorded139,721 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 VWK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 139,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

both front tyres worn on edge

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 133,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Pass 20 Oct 2015 125,897 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 117,306 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jul 2014 117,124 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 90,259 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

offside front tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

rear tyres worn in the centre of the tread

Pass 27 Oct 2011 57,283 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 49,865 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 38,829 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut in osf tyre sidewall - not showing cords

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,007 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 VWK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VWK, 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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VE55 VWK is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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