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LS55 WFW

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,541 mi
Last recorded64,541 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 WFW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 64,541 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 60,811 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 57,342 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 57,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 52,650 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 49,399 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 46,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 43,476 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 39,962 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 36,482 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 36,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,837 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner egde

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,281 miles

Nail in offside rear Tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2014 23,230 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 19,865 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 14,429 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 9,571 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 5,015 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 871 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 662 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 WFW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 WFW, 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 WFW registered?

LS55 WFW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is LS55 WFW safe to buy?

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