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EJ55 NTN

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,715 mi
Last recorded139,715 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 NTN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 139,715 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2025 139,687 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration exhaust emissions test failed - fast idle test failed - second idle test failed - natural idle test failed. (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 139,649 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration exhaust emissions test failed - fast idle test failed - second idle test failed - natural idle test failed. (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 136,800 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 136,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 133,747 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 133,637 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 131,294 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 128,504 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 123,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 118,724 miles

Front Front Bumper Corner Secured Down with Tape

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear cannot check seat belt ,child seat fitted.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jan 2019 118,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear cannot check seat belt ,child seat fitted.

Pass 17 Jan 2018 110,474 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,982 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 101,982 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 87,300 miles

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Fail 21 Jan 2016 87,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,680 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 53,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 47,063 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

near side front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2012 41,481 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 35,270 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,835 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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EJ55 NTN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ55 NTN, 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 EJ55 NTN registered?

EJ55 NTN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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