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LB55 ECF

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

200,446 mi
Last recorded200,446 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 ECF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 200,446 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 180,592 miles

both front tyres bold on inner edge

Fail 5 Jul 2016 180,590 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres bold on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 160,520 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 160,236 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 145,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,271 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)

both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,050 miles

nsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

osf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2012 102,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nsf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

osf tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2011 93,793 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 93,771 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres inner tread area worn

tracking / wheel alignment

Pass 12 Nov 2009 75,670 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 62,388 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 62,388 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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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LB55 ECF 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 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LB55 ECF, 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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What year was LB55 ECF registered?

LB55 ECF is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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