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EF55 UDH

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

48,407 mi
Last recorded48,407 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF55 UDH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 48,407 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 46,391 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 44,836 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 43,196 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 41,323 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 39,414 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 37,395 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 37,395 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 35,234 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated bothside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 33,303 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,669 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 29,447 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,879 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 26,656 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 26,656 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,913 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 23,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 21,050 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 18,124 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 14,208 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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EF55 UDH is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EF55 UDH, 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 EF55 UDH registered?

EF55 UDH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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