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FP55 VKH

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,318 mi
Last recorded76,318 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 VKH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 76,318 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 2 Oct 2024 65,542 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 59,309 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 57,563 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 56,298 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 55,458 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 54,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 54,090 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 54,090 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,473 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 52,473 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 50,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 46,347 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 42,360 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,521 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 32,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 28,416 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 24,842 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 19,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,301 miles

Nearside 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 VKH 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 FP55 VKH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP55 VKH registered?

FP55 VKH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is FP55 VKH safe to buy?

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