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VN55 JKZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

238,201 mi
Last recorded238,201 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JKZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 238,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 238,196 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 229,815 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 217,721 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 202,780 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 189,513 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 183,117 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 183,117 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 166,972 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 166,972 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 148,161 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2011 148,161 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 126,169 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 126,169 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 100,712 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,055 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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VN55 JKZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VN55 JKZ, 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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VN55 JKZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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