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BL55 JGO

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,664 mi
Last recorded103,664 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 103,664 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 98,888 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2022 91,862 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 85,021 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 78,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 71,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 62,928 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 58,474 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 55,198 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 50,903 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,923 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 45,923 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 40,342 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,438 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,168 miles

Nearside 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 14 Dec 2009 26,414 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 26,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 20,843 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 JGO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 JGO, 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 JGO registered?

BL55 JGO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 December 2005.

Is BL55 JGO safe to buy?

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