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AE55 FBY

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,761 mi
Last recorded73,761 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 FBY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 73,761 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 63,748 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 54,754 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 54,754 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,211 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 47,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,348 miles

cracks in both rear tyre treads

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Mar 2009 32,577 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2008 31,516 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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AE55 FBY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AE55 FBY, 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 AE55 FBY registered?

AE55 FBY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is AE55 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE55 FBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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