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WG55 TZH

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,176 mi
Last recorded182,176 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 TZH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2018 182,176 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2017 172,531 miles

drivers door damaged

offside rear damper leaking, needs attention

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Fail 20 Oct 2017 172,229 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

drivers door damaged

offside rear damper leaking, needs attention

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 28 Oct 2016 161,556 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 145,545 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 142,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 142,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 136,571 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 128,236 miles

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)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 128,135 miles

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

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

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)

nearside front tyre has cuts in sidewall not through to cord

Pass 5 Oct 2011 105,557 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,190 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 71,393 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 71,393 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 53,475 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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WG55 TZH is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WG55 TZH, 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 WG55 TZH registered?

WG55 TZH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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