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EY55 BGF

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,800 mi
Last recorded70,800 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 BGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 70,800 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 69,221 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 66,833 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2021 57,538 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 53,567 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 49,601 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 45,586 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 42,441 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 42,441 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 39,533 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 63,784 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 39,367 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 30,435 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 28,255 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 26,337 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 22,505 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,422 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 16,956 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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EY55 BGF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EY55 BGF, 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 EY55 BGF registered?

EY55 BGF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is EY55 BGF safe to buy?

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