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LS55 MXX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,839 mi
Last recorded139,839 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 MXX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 139,839 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2025 139,831 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

vsc light showing on the dashboard

Pass 12 Nov 2024 134,970 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 134,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 128,324 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 120,526 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 114,196 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,936 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 107,369 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 100,988 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 93,490 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 93,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,818 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Oct 2016 88,818 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 82,606 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 82,603 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 75,234 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 75,234 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 67,772 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 63,708 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,794 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,044 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,474 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,990 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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LS55 MXX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 LS55 MXX, 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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LS55 MXX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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