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MM55 WWS

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,930 mi
Last recorded166,930 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 WWS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 166,930 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 163,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Protective Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Fail 6 Jun 2025 163,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Protective Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Pass 23 May 2024 161,143 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 161,143 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2023 156,477 miles

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 156,477 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2022 151,129 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2020 138,595 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 128,688 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 119,707 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 112,763 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 104,499 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 96,310 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2015 96,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,049 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,457 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 71,730 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 63,074 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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MM55 WWS is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MM55 WWS, 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 MM55 WWS registered?

MM55 WWS is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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