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LS55 XXB

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

171,020 mi
Last recorded171,020 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 171,020 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 165,257 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underbody covered in sealant

Fail 2 Aug 2025 165,257 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively x4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

underbody covered in sealant

Pass 12 Jul 2024 123,251 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 9 Aug 2023 122,903 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 118,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 112,071 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2020 107,299 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 101,386 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 101,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,042 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Fail 6 Aug 2018 94,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 4 Dec 2017 92,689 miles

Engine oil level low.

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 87,354 miles

Engine oil level low.

Front front number plate slight damage.

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Tie rod. (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,970 miles

Engine oil excessively low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 81,970 miles

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

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

Engine oil excessively low.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,789 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 70,932 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked .

slight play in o/s/f rack and pinon .

Fail 14 Aug 2013 70,721 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked .

slight play in o/s/f rack and pinon .

Pass 30 Nov 2012 67,428 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 56,130 miles

n/s/f tyre outter side wall damage

Fail 28 Jul 2011 56,130 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outter side wall damage

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,730 miles

cut on n/s/f tyre outter sidewall

o/s/r tyre has large nail in tyre tread

Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,884 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 40,884 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 35,790 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)

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 XXB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 XXB, 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 XXB is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 13 December 2005.

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