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HF55 CLX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

155,165 mi
Last recorded155,165 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF55 CLX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 155,165 miles

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

Front damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2025 155,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2024 146,269 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 146,264 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 124,814 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has damage to outer wall

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 124,813 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 124,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 120,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 116,369 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 116,369 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 112,954 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 112,954 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 108,099 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 108,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,254 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,975 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 88,719 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 88,719 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 82,145 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 73,779 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,779 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 66,405 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 58,869 miles

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

O/S/R bumper reflector damaged.

Fail 19 Dec 2011 58,869 miles

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/R bumper reflector damaged.

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,373 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 50,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 36,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,845 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 28,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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HF55 CLX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HF55 CLX, 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 HF55 CLX registered?

HF55 CLX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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