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DA55 FWX

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,995 mi
Last recorded152,995 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 152,995 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 148,681 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 143,535 miles

Offside Rear hand brake low readings

Pass 18 Nov 2022 138,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 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 ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear REAR SUBFRAME AND SUSPENTION ARMS + MOUNTING PLATES GETTING corroded both sides

Pass 9 Nov 2021 133,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 129,270 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 118,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 118,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 104,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,173 miles

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Fail 19 Mar 2018 86,173 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side/parking light (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyre's worn on inner edge's

Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,668 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 62,641 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,794 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 50,181 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 43,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 39,871 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 31,515 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 21,296 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,173 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 FWX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 DA55 FWX, 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 FWX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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