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RY55 HWD

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

111,205 mi
Last recorded111,205 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 HWD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 111,205 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 110,491 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 109,823 miles

Undertray fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2023 109,823 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 108,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 105,533 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))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,418 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,233 miles

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 97,233 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 85,675 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 71,309 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 70,217 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,432 miles

Undershields covering brake/fuel lines

Fail 14 Feb 2014 64,355 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Undershields covering brake/fuel lines

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,452 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 63,452 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 61,651 miles

slight cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 22 May 2010 53,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Bald On Inner Edge.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 34,233 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 HWD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY55 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

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

Is RY55 HWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY55 HWD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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