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SV55 HPL

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

120,745 mi
Last recorded120,745 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 HPL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 120,745 miles

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

Rear rear axle and components corroded and rusty

Pass 3 Dec 2020 115,871 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 115,827 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 109,591 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 109,544 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 102,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,629 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,441 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2016 92,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine covers and under shields fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2015 72,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Aug 2015 72,390 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,269 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 50,457 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 43,091 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front number plate slightly insecure

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,889 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 35,309 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 35,163 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 26,578 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,465 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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SV55 HPL is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SV55 HPL, 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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SV55 HPL is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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