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OUI 4781

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

102,557 mi
Last recorded102,557 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 4781
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 102,557 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise immediate replacement before disc damage occurs (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 98,963 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 98,864 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake slack adjuster worn, but not excessively (1.1.18 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 94,974 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 93,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 12 Sep 2019 90,974 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 87,531 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,175 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 80,968 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 77,851 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 69,166 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,166 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 59,682 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 54,886 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,493 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 46,661 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,657 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 28,431 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 23,424 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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OUI 4781 is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OUI 4781, 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 OUI 4781 registered?

OUI 4781 is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is OUI 4781 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 4781 shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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