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MM55 EBC

2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,035 mi
Last recorded87,035 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto71,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 EBC
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 87,035 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 87,009 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,598 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 86,230 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 85,458 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 84,912 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,162 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 83,387 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 82,751 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,819 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2014 80,834 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 80,834 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 73,122 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,124 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 49,844 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,234 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 24,506 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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MM55 EBC is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 71,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MM55 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MM55 EBC registered?

MM55 EBC is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 18 December 2005.

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