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RY55 FFH

2005 Lexus IS250

Gold Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

66,538 mi
Last recorded66,538 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 FFH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 66,538 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 64,110 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 61,207 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 58,390 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 53,831 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 51,157 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 51,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 48,534 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 44,073 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 38,637 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 33,703 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 29,531 miles

Both front tyres wearing close to limit on inner edges.

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside rear tyre worn close to limit.

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 27,361 miles

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,139 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 22,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 19,862 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 17,529 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 15,131 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 18 Nov 2008 12,356 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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RY55 FFH is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Gold with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 RY55 FFH, 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 RY55 FFH registered?

RY55 FFH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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The MOT history for RY55 FFH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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