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EA55 RRX

2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,994 mi
Last recorded54,994 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto71,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 RRX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 54,994 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 54,004 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 52,662 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 51,853 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))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,238 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 49,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Apr 2019 49,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & Offside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 47,901 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,654 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 41,434 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 40,635 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 39,701 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,740 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 38,740 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 38,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,888 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 26,337 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 21,074 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 21,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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EA55 RRX is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 71,614 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA55 RRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EA55 RRX registered?

EA55 RRX is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is EA55 RRX safe to buy?

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