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RK55 BGF

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,733 mi
Last recorded137,733 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 BGF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 137,733 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near lambda sensor and at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and body at jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and body at jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel has had welding repair outer rim at spoke

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion throughout vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2025 137,733 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near lambda sensor and at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and body at jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall and small cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and body at jacking point (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear road wheel has had welding repair outer rim at spoke

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion throughout vehicle

Pass 21 Oct 2024 127,850 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 127,850 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 125,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre outer sidewall has a cut or damage!! (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner shoulder wearing smooth!! (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,923 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 120,524 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 120,522 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,993 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 115,185 miles

Damage in windscreen zone 'A' less than 10mm in diameter

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 115,185 miles

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

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

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

Damage in windscreen zone 'A' less than 10mm in diameter

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin "Slightly" (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin "Slightly" (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 111,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 107,806 miles

Offside Front tyre small cut sidewall

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 102,744 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 96,188 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 85,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 80,105 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner tread & cut outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Dec 2012 74,670 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

Fail 22 Dec 2012 74,664 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s/f tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,974 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 68,974 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 61,415 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 52,559 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,373 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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RK55 BGF 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 75%.

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 RK55 BGF, 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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RK55 BGF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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