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MM55 WWU

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,217 mi
Last recorded129,217 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM55 WWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2026 129,217 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 126,347 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 124,477 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 119,413 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 114,294 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

both headlamps have a weak beam pattern

Pass 2 Jul 2021 108,332 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2020 102,922 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 96,717 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 91,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,244 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 80,661 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,973 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,102 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 50,548 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 45,810 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)

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 18 Dec 2010 39,456 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,467 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 27,300 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 25,163 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 WWU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MM55 WWU, 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 WWU registered?

MM55 WWU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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