CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX55 SLV

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,167 mi
Last recorded152,167 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 152,167 miles

Bonnet not inline

Pass 2 May 2025 132,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 115,506 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 May 2024 115,505 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2023 110,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 1.6mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 103,491 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 100,768 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,762 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 90,154 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 74,634 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 59,405 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 59,405 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,064 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 15,669 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 12,949 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 10,312 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX55 SLV 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 88.9%.

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 SLV, 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

How do I check the history of EX55 SLV?

You can check the full history of EX55 SLV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX55 SLV registered?

EX55 SLV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is EX55 SLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 SLV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX55 SLV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX55 SLV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.