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FP55 VKG

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

130,210 mi
Last recorded130,210 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VKG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 130,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 130,200 miles

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 122,076 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 116,349 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 110,820 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 110,820 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 96,743 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 93,817 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 93,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,644 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 83,924 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 71,873 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 68,717 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 64,840 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 58,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 53,459 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 47,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 39,307 miles

Front Brake Discs Sunk Worn/Rec Measurements to Be Taken

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2010 32,197 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 26,452 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 19,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front 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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FP55 VKG is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FP55 VKG, 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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FP55 VKG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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