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HG55 MVA

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

127,951 mi
Last recorded127,951 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 MVA
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 127,951 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 118,397 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 118,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2018 112,125 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,624 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 104,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,938 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,918 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 75,687 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

tested wet

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,029 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 54,352 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 Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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HG55 MVA is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 80,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG55 MVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG55 MVA is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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