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EA55 RPV

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,850 mi
Last recorded123,850 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 RPV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 123,850 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 120,805 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 116,969 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

Fail 2 May 2023 116,969 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear suspension components corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 5 May 2022 112,696 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 109,291 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 109,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 109,280 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both (0.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 105,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 95,813 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2018 95,717 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also to low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside 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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 78,201 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,608 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 48,529 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 48,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 40,885 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,431 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,074 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,920 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 25,818 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EA55 RPV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RPV, 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 EA55 RPV registered?

EA55 RPV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is EA55 RPV safe to buy?

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