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OV55 KJY

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

213,901 mi
Last recorded213,901 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KJY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 213,901 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 203,509 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective bothside front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 195,785 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 195,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 189,479 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 180,588 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 175,329 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 197,933 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 159,945 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 150,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 143,029 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 135,532 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 127,704 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 121,575 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 114,708 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 24 Oct 2011 105,567 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 101,258 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 88,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 13 Nov 2008 70,034 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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OV55 KJY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 OV55 KJY, 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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OV55 KJY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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