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BT55 TVD

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,618 mi
Last recorded112,618 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2017 112,618 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,447 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 100,447 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 96,126 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 82,034 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 69,704 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,177 miles

front and rear pads low

Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,177 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)

front and rear pads low

Pass 31 Dec 2009 41,647 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 TVD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT55 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

BT55 TVD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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