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FH55 LEX

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,848 mi
Last recorded164,848 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 164,848 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 162,059 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 156,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 150,348 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 144,524 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 139,205 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 130,151 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 124,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 118,047 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,257 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 102,658 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 94,574 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

small cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 29 May 2013 85,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut on nearside front tyre outer side wall

front inner brake pads look worn

rear brake discs slightly pitted on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2012 75,509 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm

rear brake discs slightly pitted on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,943 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 55,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,500 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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FH55 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 FH55 LEX, 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 FH55 LEX registered?

FH55 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is FH55 LEX safe to buy?

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