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S19 JTD

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,536 mi
Last recorded75,536 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS19 JTD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 75,536 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 75,235 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 75,178 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 74,861 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 74,466 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 73,009 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 71,854 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 70,940 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,870 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 69,315 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,032 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 68,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 68,332 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 67,756 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 66,990 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2009 65,657 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 62,193 miles

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

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)

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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S19 JTD is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 80,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S19 JTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S19 JTD registered?

S19 JTD is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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