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RA55 BWL

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BWL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 94,365 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Jun 2026 94,365 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 92,736 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 92,727 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 91,280 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 88,759 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 85,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 80,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 79,310 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 74,554 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 68,209 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,408 miles

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

covers fitted in engine bay and underside of vehicle obscuring full inspection

Fail 8 Jun 2017 61,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

covers fitted in engine bay and underside of vehicle obscuring full inspection

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,338 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 50,049 miles

all tyres are cracked front tyres are worn on the edges

corrosion on rear suspension

slight imbalance on front brakes

Pass 8 Nov 2014 47,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts on sidewalls of n/s tyres [no cords visible]

oil level on min

Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2012 39,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf + nsr tyres have light cuts

nsf dirt shield insecure

Fail 14 Nov 2012 39,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nsf dirt shield insecure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

nsf + nsr tyres have light cuts

Pass 19 Nov 2011 35,365 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,590 miles

front brake discs are lipped and worn pads are worn advise replacement

n/s front tyre is worn to 3mm on the inside and cut on the sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,434 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 17,882 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 17,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

advise wheel alignment be checked and adjusted if needs be

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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RA55 BWL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RA55 BWL, 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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RA55 BWL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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