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LS55 MXW

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,618 mi
Last recorded123,618 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 123,618 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 120,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 116,531 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 116,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 113,599 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 110,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 107,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,424 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,341 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 97,538 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear number plate laminate worn off (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,225 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 88,224 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 77,098 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 68,025 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,253 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 50,870 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,114 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 31,228 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 25,415 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 MXW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

LS55 MXW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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