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CE55 NZB

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

120,533 mi
Last recorded120,533 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 120,533 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension components generally corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2025 120,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of testable components

engine oil level is getting low

Pass 21 Nov 2024 113,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

top engine cover fitted

underbody covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,660 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

pre check engine oil low toped up 1 1/2ltrs oil

Pass 22 Nov 2022 101,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and o\s front lower (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 94,537 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 89,599 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,403 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to effect light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 68,736 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 62,679 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 55,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 45,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,873 miles

nearside wiper split

Pass 31 Oct 2011 29,543 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,629 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,214 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 12,817 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 NZB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CE55 NZB, 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 NZB registered?

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

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