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DA55 FBJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

105,985 mi
Last recorded105,985 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FBJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 105,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 105,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 98,640 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 1 Mar 2024 94,731 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2024 94,731 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE X2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 92,545 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))

covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2023 92,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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))

covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2022 90,421 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,765 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,366 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 78,050 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,394 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 65,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 61,873 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 57,564 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,925 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,173 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,392 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 38,347 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 33,442 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 33,442 miles

Offside Front Lower Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 28,538 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 22,278 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 FBJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DA55 FBJ, 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 DA55 FBJ registered?

DA55 FBJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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