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EF55 UDS

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,856 mi
Last recorded121,856 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 121,856 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2025 118,855 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 113,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 113,114 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 112,847 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 112,847 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 105,910 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 105,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 101,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,816 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,911 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 75,143 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 64,691 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 60,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Jun 2015 55,573 miles

EML warning light on .

Pass 29 May 2014 49,580 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 44,471 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 39,437 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,716 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,557 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 22,405 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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EF55 UDS is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UDS, 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 UDS registered?

EF55 UDS is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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