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DE55 SBX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

134,390 mi
Last recorded134,390 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 134,390 miles

Front wind screen small chip

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 133,588 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 131,813 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 130,621 miles

Rear Inner sills corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2022 128,831 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 20 Mar 2021 118,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 108,123 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Mar 2019 93,071 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 84,336 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 78,669 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,669 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 71,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 62,833 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,624 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 49,434 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 43,412 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 36,414 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 30,347 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,823 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 17,424 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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DE55 SBX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 DE55 SBX, 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 DE55 SBX registered?

DE55 SBX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is DE55 SBX safe to buy?

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