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KX55 SEY

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

169,598 mi
Last recorded169,598 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 SEY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 169,598 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 169,403 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 163,333 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 163,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 157,014 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 151,553 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 151,553 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2022 145,189 miles

Offside beam pattern poor

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 145,189 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside beam pattern poor

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 138,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Differential is leaking fluid.

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 131,780 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 131,718 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 127,390 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 124,127 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 124,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 118,439 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 118,438 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.8mm,replace a.s.p (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 112,730 miles

eml warning on

Fail 30 Oct 2015 112,595 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

eml warning on

Pass 17 Sep 2014 105,365 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 99,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2013 99,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Apr 2013 96,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 87,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn to limit

Pass 30 Sep 2010 73,638 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2010 73,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

n/s/f tyre worn to limit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,901 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KX55 SEY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX55 SEY, 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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KX55 SEY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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