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J18 VDL

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,871 mi
Last recorded138,871 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ18 VDL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 138,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 138,849 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road line of sight (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing bumper (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn metal to metal on rear discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2025 125,228 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2025 125,172 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested both sides (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road screen cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both bonnet struts not working

Pass 9 Dec 2023 114,686 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 104,972 miles

Offside Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 96,953 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 89,227 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal tread depth 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 84,258 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 78,949 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 78,949 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both head lights inop on dip beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,482 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,209 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,809 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 60,733 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,912 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 52,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 40,753 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 32,930 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 25,677 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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J18 VDL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J18 VDL, 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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J18 VDL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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