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OU55 WPF

2005 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,492 mi
Last recorded79,492 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 WPF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 79,492 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 74,178 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 74,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 69,865 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2023 62,882 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 58,740 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 54,406 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 51,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 49,375 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Plastic sills fitted obscuring components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 44,911 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 39,635 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 35,060 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 30,383 miles

some damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,852 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 26,618 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 25,099 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 23,229 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 18,747 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 18 Dec 2008 14,104 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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OU55 WPF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WPF, 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 OU55 WPF registered?

OU55 WPF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is OU55 WPF safe to buy?

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