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HG55 MVE

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,725 mi
Last recorded95,725 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 MVE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,725 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 92,444 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 89,197 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 85,903 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 76,928 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 73,632 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 68,594 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,703 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 58,691 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 53,368 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 48,276 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Nov 2013 43,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 43,796 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,165 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 40,165 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,592 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 31,655 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 27,202 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,038 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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HG55 MVE is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto 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 Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 80,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HG55 MVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HG55 MVE is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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