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BL55 JJZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

164,470 mi
Last recorded164,470 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 164,470 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Aug 2023 154,336 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 20 Aug 2022 144,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 135,789 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 129,797 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 127,204 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,605 miles

cuts in tyre side wall n\s\front

Pass 20 Oct 2016 120,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lamps poor

heat shield loose

Fail 14 Oct 2016 120,147 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 pipe to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

head lamps poor

heat shield loose

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,184 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 94,046 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,065 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,695 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,802 miles

Cracking too NSR tyre tread.

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,163 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,373 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 JJZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JJZ, 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 JJZ registered?

BL55 JJZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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