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D5 HAJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

198,516 mi
Last recorded198,516 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 HAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 198,516 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 196,265 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 194,174 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 194,151 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 192,015 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 191,552 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 190,098 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 187,477 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 183,437 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 179,964 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 171,955 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 171,917 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear tyres close to legel limit

Pass 24 Dec 2015 167,035 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 162,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 147,346 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 132,686 miles

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

n/s/f tyre is worn on the inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2011 119,200 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 119,200 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 102,342 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 86,930 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 65,568 miles

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

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

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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D5 HAJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D5 HAJ, 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 D5 HAJ registered?

D5 HAJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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The MOT history for D5 HAJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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