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RY55 WMG

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,514 mi
Last recorded123,514 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 123,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 119,407 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 119,402 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing (both clips) (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (both sides) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test (phone holder) ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (both sides) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (both sides) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner sills corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,763 miles

Front general suspension corrosion

Rear general underbody corrosion

Fail 28 Mar 2024 113,758 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front general suspension corrosion

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2023 107,941 miles

hand/foot brake pedal travel

Fail 23 Mar 2023 107,941 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and o/s/f (4.1.2 (c))

hand/foot brake pedal travel

Pass 21 Mar 2022 100,247 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2021 93,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2021 93,301 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2020 88,105 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 80,925 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 25 Apr 2018 74,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 73,886 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 73,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 68,314 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,426 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 58,795 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

rear brake pads very low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 53,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 51,232 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,235 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 44,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,264 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 33,465 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,854 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 22,683 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 15,057 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 15,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WMG is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

RY55 WMG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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