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FM04 LEX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,368 mi
Last recorded95,368 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 95,368 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output *Both front headlamps deteriorating/hazed slightly* (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 92,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 91,848 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 91,848 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 87,861 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 84,640 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 84,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 78,357 miles

Nearside Rear 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 4 Mar 2019 69,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 60,593 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,867 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 14 Nov 2016 56,178 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted at the time of test

Fail 14 Nov 2016 56,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 94W (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine cover and under trays fitted at the time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2015 51,259 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 45,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 38,376 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 34,375 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 29,747 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 27,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 24,414 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 18,971 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)

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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FM04 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FM04 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 FM04 LEX registered?

FM04 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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