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SW55BHX
2005 LEXUS IS250
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2499cc
General Information
- Registration SW55BHX
- Manufacturer LEXUS
- Model IS250
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2499cc
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- Expired 25 Jul 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
15
Passes
4
Failures
78.95%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 112,895 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 112,001 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,841 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,771 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
6 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 105,299 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SUB FRAME MOUNTS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
6 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 91,414 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sub frame area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 82,932 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
8 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 82,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL OVER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,074 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 72,821 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2017 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,179 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2016 11 Jun 202614 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 58,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
2 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 46,914 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2015 11 Jun 20263 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,527 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2014 11 Jun 202612 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,785 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202612 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 41,785 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,123 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2012 11 Jun 202618 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 28,722 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2010 11 Jun 202615 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,460 MI
Expiry date: 14 Sep 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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SW55BHX was registered on 2005-11-25
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