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LS55 CEX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,345 mi
Last recorded131,345 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 CEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 131,345 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 130,956 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 130,661 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 130,185 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 122,832 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 116,454 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 114,419 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,419 miles

Front brake pads getting down

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2017 88,655 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 83,141 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 76,683 miles

Both Front Tyres edges getting low.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 69,936 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 62,682 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 17 Nov 2012 55,500 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 47,903 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,357 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,231 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,146 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 CEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LS55 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

LS55 CEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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