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NL04 RAJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

135,392 mi
Last recorded135,392 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL04 RAJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 135,392 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2025 135,392 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 126,294 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 117,408 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 107,720 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2021 97,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 90,384 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 86,726 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 84,346 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,725 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,739 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 72,281 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,320 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 62,198 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,480 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,445 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)

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

Rear brake discs are corroded.

Rear brake pads are on approx. 3mm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 39,864 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 30,297 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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NL04 RAJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 NL04 RAJ, 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 NL04 RAJ registered?

NL04 RAJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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