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SB55 PXE

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

127,400 mi
Last recorded127,400 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 PXE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 127,400 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 Mar 2025 118,437 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 114,330 miles

Brake pedal has some travel

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/F and N/R ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust couplings corroded

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

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear subframe brackets corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2024 114,330 miles

Brake pedal has some travel

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/F and N/R ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Behind centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust couplings corroded

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Rear subframe brackets corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2023 110,145 miles

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))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 110,145 miles

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

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 16 Dec 2021 104,825 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 104,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 100,796 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 100,796 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,320 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 93,320 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction o2 bank 2 sensor2 (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 91,701 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 91,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 88,993 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 88,993 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 86,141 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 81,922 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 78,284 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 74,647 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,774 miles

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

both front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,221 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 47,630 miles

rear tyres wearing at centre of tread/advise renewal

slight smear at wipers

Pass 14 Dec 2009 39,218 miles

slight smear at wipers

Pass 2 Dec 2008 30,407 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 30,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Approx 5000 miles left on front brake pads.

Approx 5000 miles on rear brake pads.

Both rear brake calipers seized.

Both rear tyre tread depths worn low.

Both wipers smearing slightly.

Large lip on front brake discs.

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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SB55 PXE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PXE, 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 SB55 PXE registered?

SB55 PXE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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