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KJ55 HCY

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

103,928 mi
Last recorded103,928 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ55 HCY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 103,928 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 101,465 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 98,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmissions (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 95,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,734 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 89,780 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 87,055 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 83,384 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 79,772 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 74,902 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 70,508 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 65,473 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 27 Feb 2014 59,245 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 54,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Apr 2013 54,065 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 48,626 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 42,892 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 42,889 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 31,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 18,462 miles

both rear tyres cracked + worn inner edges

near side front tyre side wall cut

off side rear tyre side wall cut

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,492 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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KJ55 HCY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 KJ55 HCY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KJ55 HCY registered?

KJ55 HCY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 October 2005.

Is KJ55 HCY safe to buy?

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