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EJ55 NVB

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,038 mi
Last recorded133,038 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 NVB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 133,038 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 126,914 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 121,803 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 117,412 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,849 miles

Rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,190 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 102,781 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 102,779 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 101,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,617 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 93,813 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 93,813 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light

Pass 24 Oct 2016 92,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 86,711 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,440 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 66,040 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,807 miles

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

eml on

esc light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,430 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 36,227 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 36,227 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,289 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 NVB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EJ55 NVB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EJ55 NVB registered?

EJ55 NVB is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is EJ55 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ55 NVB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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