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DOM 40V

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

87,745 mi
Last recorded87,745 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDOM 40V
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 87,745 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 87,743 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 83,981 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 80,302 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 75,379 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 75,379 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 71,228 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 68,493 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 64,680 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,509 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed part to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 61,509 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed part to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded exposed part to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded exposed part to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 57,631 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 9 Mar 2017 57,631 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,752 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 50,120 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,419 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,675 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 42,675 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,928 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,909 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 27,602 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 27,602 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 20,485 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 20,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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DOM 40V is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DOM 40V, 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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DOM 40V is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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