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BT55 MHA

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,556 mi
Last recorded106,556 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 106,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 105,298 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 104,365 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe clip damage (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 99,921 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 93,949 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 86,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 86,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,421 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 72,595 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 57,934 miles

offside rear tyre is badly worn on inner edge advise replacement

Fail 24 Nov 2009 57,925 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside front tyre is badly worn on inner edge advise replacement

offside rear tyre is badly worn on inner edge advise replacement

Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

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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BT55 MHA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BT55 MHA, 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 BT55 MHA registered?

BT55 MHA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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