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OV55 KJZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,870 mi
Last recorded49,870 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 KJZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2025 49,870 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 48,397 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 47,040 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 45,742 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 44,299 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 42,857 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 42,134 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 40,460 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 38,963 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 36,730 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 35,239 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,150 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 30,279 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 27,491 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 22,163 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,406 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 13,011 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 10,050 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 KJZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KJZ, 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 OV55 KJZ registered?

OV55 KJZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is OV55 KJZ safe to buy?

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