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2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,100 mi
Last recorded125,100 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 WOR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 125,100 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 125,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 121,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns & os (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on borderline, (2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns & os ()

Fail 23 Nov 2024 121,046 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively ns & os (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns & os (4.1.4 (b))

Front Position lamp not working ns & os (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on borderline, (2mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns & os ()

Pass 22 Nov 2023 116,534 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Nov 2023 116,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Nov 2022 112,701 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 109,337 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 107,764 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 107,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 99,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2018 81,103 miles

Engine Covers / under-trays Fitted

Vehicle is under-sealed

Fail 29 May 2018 81,103 miles

Engine Covers / under-trays Fitted

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle is under-sealed

Pass 30 May 2017 72,246 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 60,822 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 60,822 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nsr/osr (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2015 49,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2014 45,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres perished in tread area

Pass 21 May 2013 42,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2012 39,033 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 36,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 29,798 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 23,941 miles

Front number plate damaged

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)

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 WOR is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WOR, 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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OU55 WOR is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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