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DF55 LYS

2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,289 mi
Last recorded61,289 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto71,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 LYS
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 61,289 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

test is wet condition

Pass 23 Feb 2025 56,160 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underseal under car

Pass 31 Oct 2023 45,395 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 39,056 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 33,331 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 26,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 21,946 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 21,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 21,392 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 19,545 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 18,692 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 17,693 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 15,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 12,456 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 12,456 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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DF55 LYS is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 71,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF55 LYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DF55 LYS registered?

DF55 LYS is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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