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JS51 WAL

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

192,546 mi
Last recorded192,546 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS51 WAL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 192,546 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2025 180,697 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 168,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 153,437 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 133,674 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 115,587 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material One front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,139 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 90,803 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 71,754 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 66,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 63,041 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,458 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 58,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 53,329 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,397 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,860 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 44,860 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 39,619 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,316 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 28,600 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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JS51 WAL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JS51 WAL, 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 JS51 WAL registered?

JS51 WAL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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The MOT history for JS51 WAL shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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