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LV55 XGW

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,584 mi
Last recorded84,584 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 XGW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 84,584 miles

engine oil level slight low

Pass 17 Jan 2025 72,113 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 68,815 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 63,367 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2022 63,361 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 58,208 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 53,313 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 47,411 miles

Front Lower slight play in steering

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs heavily rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged has damage to sidewall and valve stem perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

undertrays fitted obscuring somr components

Pass 7 Jun 2017 43,928 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 39,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 38,438 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 37,620 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 36,452 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,258 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 34,057 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 34,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 32,308 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 31,051 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 28,709 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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LV55 XGW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 LV55 XGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV55 XGW registered?

LV55 XGW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LV55 XGW safe to buy?

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