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LB55 DCF

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

104,937 mi
Last recorded104,937 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 DCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 104,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 94,556 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 84,118 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 84,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,365 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 74,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 69,932 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 64,890 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 56,405 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 43,046 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,263 miles

SMALL CHIPS ON SCREEN .

Pass 21 Nov 2014 29,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 26,564 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 23,423 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 20,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 16,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 12,392 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 9,678 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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LB55 DCF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LB55 DCF, 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 LB55 DCF registered?

LB55 DCF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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