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EX55 SNV

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

180,993 mi
Last recorded180,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 SNV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 180,993 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 168,991 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 168,991 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 168,969 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 157,976 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 157,975 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,584 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 147,584 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 140,313 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 140,313 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 131,877 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 123,846 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 123,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 123,807 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Both front headlights deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,830 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 114,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced inner lens defective (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 108,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 108,289 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 100,108 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 95,401 miles

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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front bumper slight damaged

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,671 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 88,665 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,565 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 74,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 67,043 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,229 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 63,229 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 44,017 miles

cuts to front tyres not to cords

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

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EX55 SNV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 EX55 SNV, 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 SNV registered?

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

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