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AA05 OLA

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,194 mi
Last recorded70,194 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA05 OLA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 70,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has outer edge worn.

Fail 28 Sep 2016 70,189 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has outer edge worn.

Pass 9 Oct 2015 65,669 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

wiper blades smearing

Fail 9 Oct 2015 65,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

wiper blades smearing

Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,830 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 53,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 45,029 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 43,652 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 40,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,349 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 29,286 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 23,215 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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AA05 OLA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AA05 OLA, 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 AA05 OLA registered?

AA05 OLA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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