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LS55 WFB

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,639 mi
Last recorded127,639 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 WFB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 127,639 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 127,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure misshaped and bulging on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 115,793 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 100,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 88,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 76,787 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 76,787 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,347 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 62,344 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 59,980 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 50,740 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 50,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,621 miles

Offside Front TYRE HAS CUTS TO OUTER WALL BUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS OR PLY

Pass 23 Feb 2016 40,410 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 39,496 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 29,085 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,054 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 22,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 21,455 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 21,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

tracking needed

Pass 6 Nov 2009 19,822 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 WFB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WFB, 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 WFB is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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