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J13 LLU

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

76,753 mi
Last recorded76,753 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ13 LLU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 76,753 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 76,753 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 74,956 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 72,424 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 67,846 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,355 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 60,803 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 57,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,616 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,469 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 44,894 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 40,847 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 39,597 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 37,348 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 34,656 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 31,760 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 29,732 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 26,363 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 23,992 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 21,015 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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J13 LLU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 J13 LLU, 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 J13 LLU registered?

J13 LLU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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