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AY55 XCT

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,693 mi
Last recorded133,693 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 133,693 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 131,999 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2019 126,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2019 126,122 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 124,896 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 123,971 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,200 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,408 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,530 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,449 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 85,298 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)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 85,298 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 80,437 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2009 65,071 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,769 miles

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

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

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 XCT 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 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 XCT, 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 AY55 XCT registered?

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

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