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KT55 XXR

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

125,194 mi
Last recorded125,194 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 XXR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 125,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 121,256 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 117,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge , bald inner edge and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 117,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge , bald inner edge and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,528 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge and outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm , uneven tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 108,071 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,568 miles

both front head lamps has condensation inside

Pass 21 Nov 2019 99,579 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2/3mm approx. full view restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine/under tray covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 20 Nov 2017 86,455 miles

Nearside Front tyre just on limit

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between tread

Offside Front tyre worn thin on edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 78,803 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 72,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed sight twist (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 65,340 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2013 59,017 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

split in offside front outer tyre wall + worn thin on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2012 54,162 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

split in offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 21 Nov 2011 51,527 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 47,747 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 39,234 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 28 Nov 2008 30,405 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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KT55 XXR is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 KT55 XXR, 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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KT55 XXR is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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