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VX55 TWZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,204 mi
Last recorded111,204 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 TWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 111,204 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,734 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 107,734 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 107,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre leaking ()

engine oil level low

Pass 30 Dec 2019 103,147 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 103,147 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Dec 2018 97,891 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Dec 2017 89,934 miles

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

both rear tyre inner edge`s worn

Fail 20 Dec 2017 89,934 miles

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

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

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

both rear tyre inner edge`s worn

Pass 14 Dec 2016 84,656 miles

both front tyre`s inner edge`s worn

Pass 15 Dec 2015 80,064 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 74,854 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 74,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 65,825 miles

both front tyres inner edges worn

offside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre inner and outer edges worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,286 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 47,934 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 47,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres inner edges worn

both front tyres outer side walls slightly damaged

Pass 1 Dec 2010 39,946 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 1 Dec 2010 39,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 24 Nov 2009 34,231 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

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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VX55 TWZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VX55 TWZ, 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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VX55 TWZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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