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AY55 XCA

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,136 mi
Last recorded131,136 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 131,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front wiper smearing

Fail 27 Jan 2020 131,129 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front wiper smearing

Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,724 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 124,719 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 118,941 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

under trays and engine covers

Pass 21 Dec 2016 116,156 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,529 miles

engine covers and under trays

Pass 18 Dec 2014 105,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear pads slight low

Pass 26 Nov 2013 97,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2011 74,606 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 64,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,321 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2009 52,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 38,659 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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AY55 XCA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AY55 XCA, 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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AY55 XCA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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