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SO55 LUF

2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,016 mi
Last recorded126,016 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto71,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 LUF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,016 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 126,016 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside front asymmetric tyre fitted incorrectly

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,989 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 113,137 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 113,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both needs polishing (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 108,009 miles

parking brake lever close to end of reserve travel

Pass 30 Jul 2018 102,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 102,599 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's door hinge missing check strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 94,978 miles

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

Engine management light ON

Fail 10 Jul 2017 94,687 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine management light ON

Pass 4 Jul 2016 90,813 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 90,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 83,055 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 77,533 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 71,791 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 70,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 62,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 62,832 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 47,529 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,821 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,978 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 35,978 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,684 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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SO55 LUF is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 71,614 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-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO55 LUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was SO55 LUF registered?

SO55 LUF is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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