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DA55 FBU

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,392 mi
Last recorded99,392 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 FBU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 99,392 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 95,913 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 89,643 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 83,297 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 83,296 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,681 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner & outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,044 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 63,891 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 57,936 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 53,383 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 53,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres cracking & perishing.

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,581 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,928 miles

front tyres and nsr tyre have shallow cracks

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,333 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 43,902 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 42,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s wiper blade slightly damaged but still give clear view of road

rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 1 Dec 2012 42,260 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s wiper blade slightly damaged but still give clear view of road

rear tyres slightly perished.

Pass 21 Nov 2011 41,440 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,489 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 32,978 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2008 28,798 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 FBU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 DA55 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

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

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