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LX55 SXJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,500 mi
Last recorded76,500 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX55 SXJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 76,500 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 75,523 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 74,385 miles

Nearside Front shock boot split

Pass 6 Sep 2022 73,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 71,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,609 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 67,578 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,125 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 59,585 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 56,312 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)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 51,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 45,634 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,531 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 35,009 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 29,842 miles

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 24,311 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 24,311 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 18,118 miles

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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LX55 SXJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LX55 SXJ, 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 LX55 SXJ registered?

LX55 SXJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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