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FX55 OHA

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

142,536 mi
Last recorded142,536 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 OHA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 142,536 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 134,727 miles

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2024 126,390 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear lower suspension arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 117,329 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,133 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall damage

Pass 12 Feb 2021 103,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various pin holes in system (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 103,953 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Various pin holes in system (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 98,081 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 98,081 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 86,439 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 86,437 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,136 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,522 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 53,226 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,207 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 47,335 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 45,931 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 40,130 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 33,501 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 26,459 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 18,928 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,258 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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FX55 OHA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 FX55 OHA, 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 FX55 OHA registered?

FX55 OHA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is FX55 OHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX55 OHA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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