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2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

195,873 mi
Last recorded195,873 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP55 BBF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 195,873 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 195,853 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 191,039 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 190,376 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 184,921 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 176,874 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 167,971 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 157,562 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 147,016 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 127,167 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 98,584 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 74,819 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 74,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 51,745 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,461 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 18,262 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,443 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 13,230 miles

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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MP55 BBF is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MP55 BBF, 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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MP55 BBF is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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