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WR55 MHF

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

133,984 mi
Last recorded133,984 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 MHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 133,984 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 133,984 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 126,131 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 120,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 117,308 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 112,764 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,759 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,447 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 90,766 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 79,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre treads going out of shape

corrosion on front brake discs

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,911 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 59,646 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Nov 2011 45,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,183 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 27,183 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,910 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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WR55 MHF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WR55 MHF, 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 WR55 MHF registered?

WR55 MHF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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