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AY55 XCO

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,477 mi
Last recorded154,477 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 154,477 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 131,330 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 139,230 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 139,230 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 134,997 miles

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bank (7.1.2)

rear child seat unable to check rear belts

Fail 7 Oct 2015 134,997 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust bank (7.1.2)

rear child seat unable to check rear belts

Pass 1 Oct 2014 132,039 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 128,170 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 128,170 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise rear tyres not original size fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2012 122,958 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTHS ARE WEARING LOW.

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N/S FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH UNDER PANEL IS BADLY FITTED AT FRONT AND REQUIRES ATTENTION.

N/S FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTH IS WEARING LOW.

Pass 26 Aug 2011 117,415 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 102,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Oct 2010 102,608 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2009 87,755 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 68,189 miles

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

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

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

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

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 XCO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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