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CN55 NDC

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

138,074 mi
Last recorded138,074 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 NDC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 138,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 24 Jun 2026 138,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X2 joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe heavy surface corrosion.

Fail 3 Jun 2026 137,237 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative missing from nearside ARB (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X 2 joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe surface corrosion.

Undertray missing.

Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,192 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 112,286 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 100,702 miles

vehicle undersealed

Fail 6 Feb 2023 100,600 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box hole and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 97,989 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 93,322 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 84,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Apr 2018 79,938 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 MLS (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 1.6 MLS (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 66,538 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 58,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 49,238 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,820 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 40,820 miles

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

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

front tyres worn both edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,441 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

both rear tyres worn 3mm

Pass 16 Mar 2011 24,397 miles

Lip on front brake discs

Pass 16 Mar 2010 16,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2009 9,587 miles

rear tyres getting low and cracked in tread

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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CN55 NDC is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CN55 NDC, 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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CN55 NDC is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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