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AJ55 ORA

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,790 mi
Last recorded107,790 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 ORA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 96,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 96,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 87,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 84,860 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 81,881 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 81,844 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,547 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 73,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,309 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 62,542 miles

engine covers fitted

slight damage to o/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 21 Feb 2015 53,428 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 53,426 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2014 42,206 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 42,206 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 32,959 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 29,855 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread

both rear tyres getting close to legal limit

front no plate discoloured

nsr tyre side wall starting to perish

osf wiper split

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,360 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 24,038 miles

WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED

Fail 21 Oct 2009 24,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED

Pass 31 Oct 2008 19,777 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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AJ55 ORA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AJ55 ORA, 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 AJ55 ORA registered?

AJ55 ORA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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