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NV55 MHF

2005 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,598 mi
Last recorded154,598 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 MHF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 154,598 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 150,334 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,334 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 141,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 137,781 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 131,054 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 131,054 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 125,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 119,876 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 119,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 115,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 109,429 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 107,070 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 107,070 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre 3/4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 99,802 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,465 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 93,465 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 78,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Jan 2011 66,481 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,336 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 46,760 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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NV55 MHF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Bronze 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 NV55 MHF, 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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NV55 MHF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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