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SB55 FGC

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,824 mi
Last recorded108,824 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 FGC
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 108,824 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 108,819 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 107,705 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 107,705 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 104,273 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 101,370 miles

both front headlamps just passed ain test advise new bulbs

handbrake foot pedal missing anti slip rubber

Fail 11 Feb 2023 101,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working no motor sound (3.5 (a))

both front headlamps just passed ain test advise new bulbs

handbrake foot pedal missing anti slip rubber

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,426 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at joint under drivers seat (1.1.11 (c))

all running gear on car corroded

front headlamp light output dull advise new bulbs or look for a bad earth just passed mot rules

Fail 1 Feb 2022 94,426 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back at joint under drivers seat (1.1.11 (c))

all running gear on car corroded

front headlamp light output dull advise new bulbs or look for a bad earth just passed mot rules

Pass 13 Feb 2021 90,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 97,349 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 74,891 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 74,891 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 62,266 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 55,916 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 50,938 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,116 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 37,440 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,851 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2008 23,787 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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SB55 FGC is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SB55 FGC, 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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SB55 FGC is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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