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MW55 VRP

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,473 mi
Last recorded112,473 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 VRP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2025 112,473 miles

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

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

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

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

low engine oil level

Pass 23 Jul 2024 103,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 93,890 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 84,168 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 80,183 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 70,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 66,351 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 60,174 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 54,156 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 50,278 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 50,278 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 46,598 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 41,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,468 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 30,720 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 30,720 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 25,089 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 19,599 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit of tread

Pass 10 Nov 2009 16,133 miles

front tyres bald inner edge & low tread outer edge

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Nov 2008 12,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2008 12,607 miles

plastic panels to underside not allowing full inspection

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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MW55 VRP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 MW55 VRP, 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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MW55 VRP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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