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M777 MBE

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

83,502 mi
Last recorded83,502 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM777 MBE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 83,502 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin are at 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,162 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 80,863 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 76,665 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 71,975 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 68,224 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 66,379 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 61,015 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,574 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 54,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres wearing low on inside shoulder

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear pivot bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 48,311 miles

Engine covers & undertray fitted

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,006 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 36,141 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 25,599 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,944 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2010 24,801 miles

n/s/f tyre damage/worn/trads balding/cracking

Pass 8 Dec 2009 20,215 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 18 Dec 2008 14,775 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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M777 MBE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red 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 M777 MBE, 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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M777 MBE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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