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BK55 NTU

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,968 mi
Last recorded123,968 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 NTU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 123,968 miles

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

undercovers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2018 123,968 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2017 117,062 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

near side front steering arm slightly playing

rear suspenssion component corrded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 117,062 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both front (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (2.4.G.2)

near side front steering arm slightly playing

rear suspenssion component corrded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 110,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 105,323 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 89,037 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 75,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,220 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 71,044 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,085 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 45,085 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 30,004 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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BK55 NTU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 BK55 NTU, 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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BK55 NTU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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