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VX55 TWV

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,870 mi
Last recorded133,870 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 TWV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 133,870 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 133,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 122,418 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 122,336 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 106,707 miles

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

cuts in nearside front outer tyre wall

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 93,158 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres wearing close to legal limite

Fail 6 Jan 2011 78,197 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 78,197 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 55,113 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 55,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,516 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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VX55 TWV is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VX55 TWV, 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 VX55 TWV registered?

VX55 TWV is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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