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KD55 EVM

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,836 mi
Last recorded154,836 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 EVM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 154,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 154,768 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 154,739 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Aug 2024 149,973 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 135,336 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays preventing inspection of some components

Fail 4 Sep 2023 135,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays preventing inspection of some components

Pass 8 Sep 2022 116,957 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 116,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 101,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 83,354 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 65,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 58,849 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 52,520 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 52,141 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,832 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,870 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 48,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,570 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 44,588 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 39,552 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 32,556 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 25,979 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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KD55 EVM is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KD55 EVM, 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 KD55 EVM registered?

KD55 EVM is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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