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RN55 ZTW

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

55,691 mi
Last recorded55,691 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN55 ZTW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 55,691 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 48,920 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 48,920 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2024 44,899 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 43,487 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 42,818 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 42,319 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 41,897 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 40,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 38,131 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 36,352 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 34,427 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Fail 9 Dec 2016 34,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2015 33,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 30,689 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 28,419 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 25,353 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 23,042 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 20,675 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 18,469 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 15,371 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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RN55 ZTW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RN55 ZTW, 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 RN55 ZTW registered?

RN55 ZTW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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The MOT history for RN55 ZTW shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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