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M5 NFH

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

173,047 mi
Last recorded173,047 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 NFH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 173,047 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 159,510 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 149,008 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 143,370 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 143,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Connected to flex brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 139,134 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 139,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroding on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 24 Nov 2020 134,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 9 Dec 2019 130,520 miles

headlamplenses deteriorateing

Fail 6 Dec 2019 130,519 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

headlamplenses deteriorateing

Pass 11 Dec 2018 124,570 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2017 119,708 miles

Exhaust system coroded

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 119,708 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,794 miles

Engine covers fitted

Exhaust system coroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 106,632 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

Pass 5 Dec 2014 99,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2013 88,620 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,301 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre starting to perish and worn on outter edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2011 69,637 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 60,084 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,883 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,950 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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M5 NFH is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 M5 NFH, 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 M5 NFH registered?

M5 NFH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is M5 NFH safe to buy?

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