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BL55 JFO

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,003 mi
Last recorded48,003 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JFO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 48,003 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2017 48,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2016 24,050 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 20,654 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 19,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

Pass 28 Dec 2011 17,400 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 15,638 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 12,802 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 10,178 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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BL55 JFO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BL55 JFO, 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 BL55 JFO registered?

BL55 JFO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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