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BV55 VLN

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,588 mi
Last recorded88,588 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 VLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 88,588 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 85,308 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Partially split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil close to minimum level

Fail 9 Feb 2025 85,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Partially split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil close to minimum level

Pass 22 Jan 2024 80,102 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 77,675 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 73,921 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,047 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,243 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 65,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 61,929 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 56,217 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 50,381 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 44,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,158 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 23,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Aug 2011 19,694 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 12,949 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,792 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight side wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2009 12,620 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 12,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 10,692 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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BV55 VLN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 VLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BV55 VLN registered?

BV55 VLN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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