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SF55 WFK

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,756 mi
Last recorded186,756 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 WFK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 186,756 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 186,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 182,475 miles

front and rear brake pipes very corroded

front suspension components very corroded

rear subframe and components very corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2024 182,475 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

front and rear brake pipes very corroded

front suspension components very corroded

rear subframe and components very corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2023 173,899 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 173,897 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 173,526 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity all (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 163,252 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 151,302 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

some components underneath corroded

top covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 19 Oct 2021 151,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished (5.2.3 (j))

some components underneath corroded

top covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Oct 2020 136,225 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 127,715 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 121,152 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 121,152 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 116,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,476 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 93,758 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,368 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,079 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,151 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 59,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 45,828 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2010 37,085 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,599 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,737 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 24,735 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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SF55 WFK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF55 WFK, 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 SF55 WFK registered?

SF55 WFK is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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