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DK55 SRU

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,197 mi
Last recorded130,197 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 SRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 130,197 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 121,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 121,273 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 108,457 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 103,068 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 101,859 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 100,173 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 100,173 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 92,344 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 92,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 87,203 miles

Offside Rear cannot check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2018 87,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear cannot check seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2017 78,961 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 68,283 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 68,280 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a nile

Pass 2 Oct 2015 64,190 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 54,160 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,436 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges:- keep in check.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,485 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,268 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 33,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 27,855 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,970 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 19,947 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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DK55 SRU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

DK55 SRU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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