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RF55 LVT

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,925 mi
Last recorded148,925 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 LVT
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 148,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2024 147,745 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 147,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 146,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 146,351 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust system insecure joints loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 144,326 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2022 144,326 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 142,853 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 142,843 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Broken off nearside rear suspension (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 141,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to wear smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 138,878 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Nov 2018 128,918 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full view of some components

Fail 16 Nov 2018 128,918 miles

Engine covers fitted not allowing full view of some components

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 118,715 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 May 2016 104,228 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 95,507 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 May 2015 95,506 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 16 May 2014 81,841 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2013 71,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

cuts to nearside rear tyre

staining around battery terminal

Fail 16 May 2013 71,613 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

cuts to nearside rear tyre

staining around battery terminal

Pass 17 May 2012 61,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2011 52,121 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Pass 27 May 2010 45,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside wiper blade in poor condition

large piece of metel stuck in nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 24 Nov 2008 36,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LVT is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 RF55 LVT, 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 RF55 LVT registered?

RF55 LVT is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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