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BD55 OVO

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,987 mi
Last recorded110,987 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 OVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,987 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 110,831 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,016 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 93,016 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)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 88,697 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner tread

Pass 30 Sep 2014 76,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Sep 2014 76,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 76,120 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2013 73,633 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 73,633 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Jan 2012 69,156 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 60,742 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 50,296 miles

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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 38,558 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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BD55 OVO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD55 OVO, 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 BD55 OVO registered?

BD55 OVO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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