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HG55 LXF

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,837 mi
Last recorded139,837 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 139,837 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2025 139,837 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 132,151 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 124,215 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 118,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper slightly damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2021 115,749 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 115,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 112,407 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 112,407 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 107,290 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 107,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 107,282 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp insecure

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 102,710 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 96,246 miles

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

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 16 Oct 2017 96,205 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to perish

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread low : 2mm

Under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,538 miles

Both front tyres almost bald on inner edges of tread

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)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Oct 2015 84,447 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 84,447 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 77,868 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,142 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,445 miles

both rear tyres are worn to legal requirements and heavily worn on inner edges and devoid of tread. Tyres should be replaced

Fail 16 Nov 2012 63,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres are worn to legal requirements and heavily worn on inner edges and devoid of tread. Tyres should be replaced

Pass 14 Nov 2011 56,512 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Fail 14 Nov 2011 56,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Pass 16 Nov 2010 50,397 miles

front discs worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2009 42,812 miles

Small deep cut in n/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,757 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 LXF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HG55 LXF, 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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HG55 LXF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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