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LS55 WBY

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

145,849 mi
Last recorded145,849 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 145,849 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2025 143,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 143,091 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45R17 on all tyres apart from O/S/R = 245/45R17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Fogging (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 139,905 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes worn/deteriorated with slight play

brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2024 139,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both front lower arm rear bushes worn/deteriorated with slight play

brake pipes to rear flexi hoses slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit 225/45/17/y

Pass 25 Jan 2023 137,406 miles

Both front tyre inner edges wearing slightly

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 132,462 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,924 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 122,924 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake insecure brake pad sliding pin insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 113,021 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 104,116 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))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 94,866 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 94,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on the inner edge and feathered

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 88,451 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Rear tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 84,883 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 80,831 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 73,208 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 63,516 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 16 Jan 2012 53,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Both front tyre wearing inside more then out side edges.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 45,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 36,826 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,913 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,790 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 WBY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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