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HG55 LXB

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,517 mi
Last recorded124,517 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 LXB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 124,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 104,618 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ...Both... (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 104,618 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ...Both... (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 101,504 miles

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2019 96,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 96,607 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Child seat fitted incorrectly (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake insecure Pad pin retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (c))

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

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Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 91,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 86,025 miles

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 12 Jun 2017 86,025 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

f/discs and pads worn

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 20 Jun 2016 81,607 miles

Offside discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2015 76,942 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2014 70,305 miles

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

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

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 21 Jun 2013 63,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 61,568 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 54,831 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 45,177 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 35,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,730 miles

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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HG55 LXB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG55 LXB, 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 HG55 LXB registered?

HG55 LXB is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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