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DK55 OVW

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

78,102 mi
Last recorded78,102 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 OVW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 78,102 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,229 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,482 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,832 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 75,091 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 74,818 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 74,231 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 73,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 72,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,755 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 68,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,040 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 65,564 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 59,585 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

M.I.L lit

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

V.S.C lit

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,746 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,746 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 39,501 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,585 miles

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

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

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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DK55 OVW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 DK55 OVW, 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 DK55 OVW registered?

DK55 OVW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is DK55 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 OVW shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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