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RA55 HNY

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 HNY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 102,459 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 100,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 3 mm (99Y) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @ 2 mm (245/45/17, 99W) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 95,485 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 90,294 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 84,783 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,519 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 72,705 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively +pads (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 67,981 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Pass 26 Nov 2016 61,863 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 53,375 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 49,038 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 35,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,878 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 26,974 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 22,383 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 19,286 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 15,476 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 HNY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 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 RA55 HNY, 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 RA55 HNY registered?

RA55 HNY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is RA55 HNY safe to buy?

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