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CE55 NXV

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

142,554 mi
Last recorded142,554 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NXV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 142,554 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 139,194 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 131,132 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 131,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing one each on all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 124,150 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 124,150 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 117,730 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))

Pass 28 May 2019 108,854 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 108,852 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 99,432 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 99,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,090 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 78,423 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside front tyre cracked and perished no cords showing

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 73,032 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 68,264 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 62,146 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 54,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre srubbed outside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,029 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,707 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 40,707 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 32,313 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,798 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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CE55 NXV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE55 NXV, 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 CE55 NXV registered?

CE55 NXV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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