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VX55 UGZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,165 mi
Last recorded115,165 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 UGZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 115,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 115,165 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 110,677 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 110,677 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 105,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 99,118 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 95,169 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 95,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 85,757 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 79,860 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 73,956 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 67,506 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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)

both rear tyres worn very low

Pass 4 Nov 2013 60,944 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 54,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 47,339 miles

both front tyres worn low

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,059 miles

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

o/s/f tyre slightly damaged in sidewall

Pass 5 Nov 2009 32,712 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 24,443 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres damaged

both front tyres worn very low

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 UGZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 VX55 UGZ, 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 UGZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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