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NT55 HSD

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,270 mi
Last recorded149,270 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT55 HSD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 149,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 144,791 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 142,351 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 135,116 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 120,089 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2022 120,089 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 113,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 110,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,110 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 98,179 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 92,919 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 92,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 84,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 84,364 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some components

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill / jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Sill covers fitted on both sills obscuring some areas

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear sub-frame both front and rear mounting areas (2.4.A.3)

Under-tray fitted on to the front rear and both sides obscuring some underside areas

Pass 11 Mar 2015 75,011 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 64,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 55,888 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 55,283 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,943 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 40,519 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 23,214 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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NT55 HSD 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 90.9%.

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 NT55 HSD, 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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NT55 HSD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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