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DE55 SCZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,292 mi
Last recorded145,292 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 SCZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 145,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 145,292 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 127,955 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 111,212 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 104,650 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 104,640 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 95,846 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,253 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 81,285 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 74,445 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,640 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 65,072 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 59,159 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 53,815 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 48,760 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 45,502 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,005 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 33,160 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 27,554 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 SCZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 DE55 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

DE55 SCZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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The MOT history for DE55 SCZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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