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CE55 NZP

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

188,030 mi
Last recorded188,030 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 NZP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 188,030 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 177,976 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2025 177,976 miles

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))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 166,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 157,558 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 147,052 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 144,568 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 134,363 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 124,420 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 116,497 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 109,800 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 102,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 93,279 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 93,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 83,350 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,287 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 66,556 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 66,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,707 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 48,005 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,798 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 NZP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

CE55 NZP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is CE55 NZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 NZP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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