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BJ55 XWN

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,261 mi
Last recorded152,261 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XWN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 152,261 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 152,222 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2020 148,791 miles

both rear brake discs wearing

Pass 2 May 2019 142,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,142 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored/pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 130,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 122,418 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,639 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 106,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,916 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 83,606 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,418 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 53,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,151 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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BJ55 XWN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ55 XWN, 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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BJ55 XWN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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