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FM55 LCT

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

132,716 mi
Last recorded132,716 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 LCT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 132,716 miles

Nearside Front fog light not secure

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

both cats to middle section exhaust brackets corroded

front wipers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2025 125,795 miles

Both headlights poor beam pattern

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Fog light not secure

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 110,730 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 110,441 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 110,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 100,501 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 100,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

THERE IS A PLASTIC TRIM INSECURE AT THE REAR OF THE OFFSIDE SILL

Pass 12 Mar 2020 95,647 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake slight bind

both front pipe heat shield clamps broken

Pass 23 Apr 2018 73,126 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,775 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 44,591 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,142 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,735 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 35,572 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 32,648 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 29,362 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,311 miles

Nearside 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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FM55 LCT is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 FM55 LCT, 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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FM55 LCT is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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