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VE55 VWJ

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,799 mi
Last recorded133,799 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 VWJ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 133,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 122,162 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 109,107 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 86,772 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,917 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 70,989 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,951 miles

n/s front tyre wall cut

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 49,280 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 49,266 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 40,505 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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VE55 VWJ is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VE55 VWJ, 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 VE55 VWJ registered?

VE55 VWJ is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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