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P4 EAR

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,911 mi
Last recorded77,911 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP4 EAR
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 77,911 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 75,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 74,482 miles

Front Washer jets getting a little weak but still clearing screen.

Fail 30 May 2023 74,482 miles

Front Washer jets getting a little weak but still clearing screen.

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 73,064 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 71,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 71,444 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 71,444 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 69,030 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 66,328 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 66,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 65,148 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 65,148 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 62,435 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 58,837 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 55,012 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 51,376 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,342 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 43,381 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 40,796 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 Nov 2009 37,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,313 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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P4 EAR is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 P4 EAR, 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 P4 EAR registered?

P4 EAR is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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