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RA55 BWU

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,990 mi
Last recorded78,990 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 BWU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 78,990 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 77,836 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has runflat damage to both walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 77,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratch in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has runflat damage to both walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 77,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing on outer edge. 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 73,614 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 73,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre o/s/r tyre has nail in shoulder not repairable 205/55r16

Pass 26 Apr 2021 68,599 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pedal travel

Fail 24 Apr 2021 68,598 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

brake pedal travel

Pass 25 Mar 2020 65,312 miles

brake pedal has travel.

Fail 25 Mar 2020 65,312 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

brake pedal has travel.

Pass 25 Mar 2019 64,286 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 64,286 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 62,789 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 60,351 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,351 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 57,662 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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,171 miles

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

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

osr calaper pins sticking but ok on rbt

Pass 9 Dec 2013 51,415 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 51,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 47,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 40,602 miles

front brake pads are worn low.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,184 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 31,548 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 28,269 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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RA55 BWU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BWU, 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 BWU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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