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EA55 RRU

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

114,964 mi
Last recorded114,964 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 RRU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 114,964 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 112,092 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 108,764 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 104,747 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,551 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 96,619 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 93,902 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 84,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 80,194 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 76,489 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,466 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 62,464 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,819 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 50,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 45,451 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 39,793 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 28,795 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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EA55 RRU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 EA55 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

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

Is EA55 RRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA55 RRU 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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