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KH55 AYD

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,762 mi
Last recorded115,762 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH55 AYD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 115,762 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 112,008 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear under-body & suspension component slight corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2024 107,528 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 107,527 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to lens seriously deteriorated (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both front no aim pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn below legal limit 245/45/ZR 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 103,227 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 96,971 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear starting to wear centre also starting to perish/crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 93,718 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 89,571 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 89,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 87,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 85,319 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 82,085 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 78,909 miles

Front pads low

Rear pads low

Fail 30 Mar 2016 78,909 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced hand brake (3.7.B.6b)

Front pads low

Rear pads low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 75,719 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,863 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,348 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 69,337 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking between treads

Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,714 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,553 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 54,937 miles

Front Discs Badly Lipped

Pass 20 Nov 2008 47,322 miles

offside rear tyre reading 3mm--legal limit is 1.6mm

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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KH55 AYD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 KH55 AYD, 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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KH55 AYD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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