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CO55 MAZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

232,913 mi
Last recorded232,913 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO55 MAZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 232,913 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under vehicle and components has slight corrosion around

Windscreen has a chip

Pass 9 Apr 2024 205,059 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both OSF & NSF (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Apr 2023 174,706 miles

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

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

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

OSR Wheel Arch Corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 154,270 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 137,138 miles

under the car body and all saspension brake pipe coil spring are corroded .

Pass 21 Apr 2020 133,190 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))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 133,190 miles

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

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 27 Apr 2019 128,354 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 118,809 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 118,752 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear accident damage

Nearside Rear suspension sensor/leveling valve link rod missing

Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2016 104,762 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 95,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 86,178 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,142 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 66,141 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,194 miles

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

both front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 29 Dec 2010 41,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2010 41,176 miles

Centre Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Centre Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jan 2010 31,215 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,491 miles

engine,underside and sill covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 9 Jan 2009 70,465 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CO55 MAZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 CO55 MAZ, 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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CO55 MAZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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