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J31 MAY

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,711 mi
Last recorded90,711 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 MAY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 90,711 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 85,027 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 77,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 66,477 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 58,003 miles

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 26 Oct 2020 56,128 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 54,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 51,723 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,996 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 45,178 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 26 Oct 2015 42,516 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 38,587 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 34,754 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 31,236 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 27,423 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 22,927 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 19,593 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 14,785 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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J31 MAY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J31 MAY, 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 J31 MAY registered?

J31 MAY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is J31 MAY safe to buy?

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