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FD55 MFN

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,076 mi
Last recorded103,076 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 MFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 103,076 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2025 97,713 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 97,713 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 90,952 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 83,444 miles

Parking brake lever missing anti slip pad.

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,170 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 70,452 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 65,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 62,338 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 60,385 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 60,385 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 58,633 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 57,038 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,009 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 49,316 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 46,266 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,053 miles

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

Front brake discs appear quite worn.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,164 miles

Front brake discs are quite worn.

Pass 15 Dec 2009 29,660 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 9 Dec 2008 25,110 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

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FD55 MFN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FD55 MFN, 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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FD55 MFN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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