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LS55 CEV

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,644 mi
Last recorded130,644 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 CEV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 130,644 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 117,914 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,188 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 90,469 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 90,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 81,376 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 81,342 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,176 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 76,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2018 67,370 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 61,022 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 61,022 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 59,060 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 52,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 48,903 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 44,416 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 40,323 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,931 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,158 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,414 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 20,181 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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LS55 CEV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LS55 CEV, 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 LS55 CEV registered?

LS55 CEV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is LS55 CEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 CEV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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