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VN55 JNK

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

152,218 mi
Last recorded152,218 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JNK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 152,218 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 152,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 139,055 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 136,109 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,930 miles

Exhaust shield insecure middle

Fail 9 Sep 2020 133,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust shield insecure middle

Pass 10 Sep 2019 129,548 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 129,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 121,119 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 112,496 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 103,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 91,751 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 79,190 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 63,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,927 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 30,395 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2009 20,241 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 10,254 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges and cracking to edge of treads

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 JNK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 VN55 JNK, 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 VN55 JNK registered?

VN55 JNK is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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