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RA55 HPE

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,992 mi
Last recorded163,992 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 163,992 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 158,867 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr /nsr (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 151,163 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 151,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 151,147 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 144,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge - very close to limits - advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides mounting brackets and frame mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 144,855 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn and split inner edge - cords exposed - 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn inner edge - very close to limits - advise change soon (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides mounting brackets and frame mount corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 139,049 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides bottom arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing/worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides axle bush/mount support brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 132,394 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front engine bay covers fitted

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides axle bush/body mount brackets corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened both sides top link rod/arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs/under floor areas corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear axle general corrosion

underside undercovers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2019 126,019 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded metal fuel filler pipes corroded ()

Rear axle assembly - general corrosion, main axle body mount brackets corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2018 118,671 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 118,671 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

travel on handbrake

Pass 25 Oct 2017 111,368 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 111,368 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 105,022 miles

Nearside Front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2016 105,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Offside Front tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2015 99,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,867 miles

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

cant access nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2015 97,867 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

cant access nsr seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,883 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2013 76,476 miles

all four tyres worn low and uneven

rear registration plate slightly loose

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,131 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on inner edges

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

side wall damage to near side front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2012 61,087 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn out on insides

offside and nearside rear tyres cracked

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,713 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,800 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,231 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 34,082 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 HPE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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