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KX55 SFN

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,467 mi
Last recorded132,467 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 SFN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 132,467 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 130,104 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 128,392 miles

engine cover fitted

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2022 113,191 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 113,191 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 108,936 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 108,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 104,871 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 95,997 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)

Fail 19 Jan 2018 95,997 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bACKBOX MISSING (7.1.2)

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 11 Jan 2017 79,488 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2016 72,596 miles

Cut/s in o/s/f tyre

N/s/f tyre bold on inner edge of tread

N/s/f tyre valve split

Pass 8 Mar 2015 62,380 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 52,433 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,044 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 36,710 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,413 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 24,290 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 24,940 miles

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

uneven front tyre wear, tread depth low on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2008 20,194 miles

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

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 SFN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KX55 SFN, 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 KX55 SFN registered?

KX55 SFN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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