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L4 XUE

2005 Lexus IS250

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,984 mi
Last recorded72,984 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 XUE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 72,984 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 72,984 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,417 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,003 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 67,734 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 66,793 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on edge

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

Fail 12 Feb 2021 66,767 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 66,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 66,363 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 64,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,226 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 59,451 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 56,653 miles

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2014 54,422 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

brake discs corroded (vehicle been stood)

underpan damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2014 54,412 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

corrosion on brake discs due to been stood

under pan damaged and insecure

Pass 10 May 2013 51,502 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,140 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 40,667 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2009 40,667 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 19,838 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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L4 XUE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L4 XUE, 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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L4 XUE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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