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EJ55 NVO

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

29,132 mi
Last recorded29,132 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 NVO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 29,132 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 28,617 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 28,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 27,684 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 27,241 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 26,858 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 26,485 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 25,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 24,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished/cracking.

Offside Front Tyre perished/cracking

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2017 21,890 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 20,538 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 19,429 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 18,537 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 17,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 15,523 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 13,600 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 13,600 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 11,824 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 10,428 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 8,640 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 NVO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

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

Is EJ55 NVO safe to buy?

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