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RY55 HTG

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

109,064 mi
Last recorded109,064 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 HTG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 109,064 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2025 101,827 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2024 97,724 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 97,724 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,915 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 87,806 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 84,587 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 82,238 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 76,827 miles

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of lower sills

under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

Pass 8 May 2018 74,308 miles

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

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)

both front tyres wearing badily on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2017 68,160 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 62,329 miles

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

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 25 May 2016 62,320 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 57,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 51,255 miles

child seat in o/s and n/s rear seats, unable to fully test belts etc.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 43,772 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 36,595 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2011 30,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2010 25,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,944 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 16,433 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 HTG 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 RY55 HTG, 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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RY55 HTG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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