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NU55 VJA

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

70,752 mi
Last recorded70,752 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU55 VJA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 70,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2024 70,696 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 62,401 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 62,401 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 55,579 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 51,148 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 49,730 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 48,535 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 47,096 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 46,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing and cracked but legal at the moment

Offside Front drivers wiper split but still clears at the moment

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,775 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 43,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 41,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,116 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 36,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 30,673 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,999 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,405 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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NU55 VJA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 NU55 VJA, 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 NU55 VJA registered?

NU55 VJA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is NU55 VJA safe to buy?

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