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EA55 RPO

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,421 mi
Last recorded115,421 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 RPO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 115,421 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 115,411 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 104,128 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 104,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 96,015 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 96,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 86,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 79,251 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 73,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2021 73,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has advanced wear on inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2020 69,325 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 62,347 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 62,347 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 55,080 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,949 miles

Front Tyres have slight damage to side wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has advanced wear on edges and pershing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall has slight damage

Fail 29 Mar 2017 48,949 miles

Front Tyres have slight damage to side wall

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And has advanced wear on edges and pershing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre wall has slight damage

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 42,280 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Slight damage to nearside front tyre wall

Pass 8 Apr 2015 37,474 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 37,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 37,066 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer wall but not to cords

Fail 21 Feb 2014 37,066 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has cut in outer wall but not to cords

Pass 6 Nov 2012 35,429 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,057 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,767 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 28,008 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 21,861 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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EA55 RPO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EA55 RPO, 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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EA55 RPO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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