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DA55 CZB

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

121,155 mi
Last recorded121,155 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 CZB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 121,155 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 121,129 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 115,842 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 110,573 miles

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2023 110,543 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2022 106,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 106,225 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 103,441 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Nov 2021 103,302 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 99,630 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Rear sub-frame mounting brackets corroded on nearside and offside

Pass 17 Oct 2019 95,187 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2019 95,181 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at union joint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,294 miles

cut in o/s/r outer sidewall

undertray's fitted obscuring components

Pass 16 Oct 2017 87,794 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 83,711 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 83,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 77,975 miles

Parking brake inefficient on offside rear

Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,235 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,306 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 69,297 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 56,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

traction control light on

Fail 17 Oct 2013 56,068 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

engine management light on

traction control light on

Pass 15 Oct 2012 48,934 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,000 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 29,907 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,882 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 19,345 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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DA55 CZB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DA55 CZB, 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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DA55 CZB is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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