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BK55 MVO

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

195,026 mi
Last recorded195,026 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 MVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2024 195,026 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 194,827 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 191,501 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 186,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 180,508 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 175,313 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 169,006 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 161,143 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 152,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 143,536 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 135,211 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 125,681 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 118,751 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 115,825 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underv tray & sill cover fitted.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 113,605 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated.

rear brake discs inner braking surfaces have some corrosion

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,546 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on inner part of tread pattern.

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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BK55 MVO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK55 MVO, 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 BK55 MVO registered?

BK55 MVO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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