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EX55 SJY

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,929 mi
Last recorded130,929 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 130,929 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,588 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 117,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 112,283 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 104,887 miles

EXHAUST IS CORRODED AND BLOWING

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS DRY AND RUSTING

Pass 12 Nov 2020 101,176 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 98,942 miles

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

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 1 Nov 2018 94,676 miles

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE UNION IS CORRODED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,598 miles

ENGINE BAY COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CLAMPS ARE CORRODED

SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,893 miles

ENGINE COVER SILL COVERS AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 17 Nov 2015 85,400 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ARE WORN VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD CLAMPS ARE CORRODED AND BROKEN

FRONT TYRE WEAR IS UNEVEN

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,200 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 18 Nov 2013 77,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,649 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 59,426 miles

front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,668 miles

offside headlamp on lower limit,

offside rear tyre 3/4 worn.

windscreen chipped.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,297 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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EX55 SJY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX55 SJY, 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 EX55 SJY registered?

EX55 SJY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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