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MV55 VUA

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

122,099 mi
Last recorded122,099 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 122,099 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 120,870 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 120,870 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 117,502 miles

Front both sills corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 113,846 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 113,846 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 110,014 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 107,218 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 100,097 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 92,064 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 89,962 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 82,442 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 75,933 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 67,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 60,754 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,955 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 46,029 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,665 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 25,432 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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MV55 VUA 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 89.5%.

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 VUA, 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 VUA registered?

MV55 VUA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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