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WG55 WVU

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,992 mi
Last recorded84,992 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 WVU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,992 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front suspension components also have slight surface rust on both sides due to being layed up. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear subframe and surrounding suspension has slight surface rust (vehicle been layed up)

Pass 30 Jul 2021 81,157 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heat shields poorly secured

Fail 19 Jul 2021 81,156 miles

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

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

heat shields poorly secured

Pass 21 Jul 2020 76,054 miles

Covers fitted to sills

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2020 76,054 miles

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

Covers fitted to sills

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 73,312 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 70,796 miles

All tyres poor condition and cracking

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

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

under trays ftd

Pass 3 May 2017 68,120 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily lipped (3.5.1i)

under trays ftd

Pass 5 May 2016 65,969 miles

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

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

under trays ftd

Fail 26 Apr 2016 64,969 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

under trays ftd

Pass 22 Apr 2015 61,617 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre poor condition (cracking on tread and sidewalls)

Pass 8 May 2014 56,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,364 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,093 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 41,243 miles

All 4 tyres deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2010 32,143 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,925 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,520 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 WVU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WG55 WVU, 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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WG55 WVU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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