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DE55 ZCY

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,026 mi
Last recorded120,026 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 ZCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 120,026 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2025 120,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 116,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 112,932 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 107,673 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 102,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,303 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr, nsf (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2019 95,198 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 90,611 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 87,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 85,180 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 78,680 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 70,192 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,818 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 65,818 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 58,994 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,772 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 38,387 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 32,808 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 Nov 2008 26,057 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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 ZCY 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 DE55 ZCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE55 ZCY registered?

DE55 ZCY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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