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MH55 ZXD

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

159,886 mi
Last recorded159,886 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 ZXD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 159,886 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 144,221 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 130,641 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2024 130,641 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 117,983 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 115,638 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 113,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2019 109,028 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,430 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 104,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 97,272 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 91,935 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,036 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,713 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 77,194 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 71,478 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 66,130 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,130 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 57,302 miles

near side front tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2008 46,694 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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MH55 ZXD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MH55 ZXD, 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 MH55 ZXD registered?

MH55 ZXD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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