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CS05 LEX

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,747 mi
Last recorded147,747 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS05 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 147,747 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 147,742 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 143,105 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 138,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inside inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 132,518 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,196 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 122,482 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 114,394 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 107,307 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 99,470 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 90,817 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,026 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 87,025 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 79,056 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on both edges tread 5mm

off side front tyre starting to wear on inner edge tread 5mm

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre

small damage to front screen

Pass 21 Oct 2013 69,686 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 60,948 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 52,321 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 43,873 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 32,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,009 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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CS05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CS05 LEX, 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 CS05 LEX registered?

CS05 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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