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OU55 KRD

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

131,424 mi
Last recorded131,424 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 KRD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 131,424 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,545 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 123,306 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 121,912 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 121,882 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 119,891 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 116,335 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 116,335 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,555 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 99,908 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 91,884 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 83,002 miles

Both Front Brake Disc's Heavily Scored and Brake Pads Wearing Low

Both Rear Tyres Worn Low On Tread and Starting to Crack Between Tread Blocks

Rear Brake Pads Very Low and Brake Disc's Heavily Corroded On Inner Faces

Pass 3 Sep 2014 73,136 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 70,357 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 66,069 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 62,032 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 62,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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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OU55 KRD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OU55 KRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU55 KRD registered?

OU55 KRD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is OU55 KRD safe to buy?

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