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P40 DSA

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,647 mi
Last recorded96,647 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 DSA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 96,647 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 82,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 68,220 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 54,848 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 43,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 34,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 27,727 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 27,193 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 24,746 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 22,440 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 20,678 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 25 Nov 2015 19,269 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,239 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 17,257 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 16,295 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 15,539 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 14,859 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 14,309 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,815 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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P40 DSA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 P40 DSA, 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 P40 DSA registered?

P40 DSA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2005.

Is P40 DSA safe to buy?

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