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RF55 LVG

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

152,537 mi
Last recorded152,537 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 LVG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2026 152,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Catalytic coverter is holed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe corroded joint flange (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner 3 inch is bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

EML is on. O2 bank 2

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipes Both Sides have slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides have 2 mm lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 145,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 145,532 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault brake switch fault (bad connection) (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin @ 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 131,131 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 131,129 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe gasket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 124,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge completely bold inner edge , tyre is also cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 118,716 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 118,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 110,416 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 110,416 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 96,634 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 96,634 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 91,116 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2018 91,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 85,115 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 81,030 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 77,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 71,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

water in nearside side repeter.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,821 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,538 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 59,439 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 53,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 53,377 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 45,737 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 34,298 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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RF55 LVG is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RF55 LVG, 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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RF55 LVG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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