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RA55 HNU

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

126,475 mi
Last recorded126,475 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 126,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

underneath and engine bay fitted with covers, obstructing vision.

Fail 28 Jan 2026 126,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

underneath and engine bay fitted with covers, obstructing vision.

Pass 2 Dec 2024 117,034 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 28 Nov 2023 111,096 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 104,731 miles

rear brake discs corroded

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 12 Nov 2021 100,129 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 98,927 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 98,927 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 96,814 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS SIDE WALL DAMAGE

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL UNDERSIDE INSPECTION

Pass 19 Nov 2018 92,286 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2017 88,261 miles

Engine covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 84,538 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 84,538 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside low 39% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 79,816 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 76,389 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,112 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside & offside front tyres worn on inner edges.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 68,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Nov 2011 63,688 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,532 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 55,532 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,325 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 44,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,869 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 HNU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 HNU, 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 HNU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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