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MV55 VTE

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,402 mi
Last recorded141,402 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VTE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 141,402 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 133,047 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 133,047 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 123,013 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 112,843 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 105,398 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 103,174 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 99,840 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 94,672 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 88,604 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 81,493 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 69,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 58,548 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 48,984 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 48,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,718 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 37,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,876 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 20,542 miles

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

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

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

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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MV55 VTE 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 84.2%.

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 MV55 VTE, 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 MV55 VTE registered?

MV55 VTE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is MV55 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 VTE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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