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SM55 NFU

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,732 mi
Last recorded57,732 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 NFU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 57,732 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 52,104 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 47,316 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 46,797 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 45,906 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 44,862 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 43,984 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 42,557 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 42,556 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,217 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 41,217 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 39,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 38,446 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 36,841 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,557 miles

Both front tyres sidewall damage no cords showing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre cracking/perishing

Fail 10 Dec 2013 34,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres sidewall damage no cords showing.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/F tyre cracking/perishing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 33,582 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 33,582 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 31,385 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 28,280 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,280 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 22,645 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 18,194 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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SM55 NFU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SM55 NFU, 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 SM55 NFU registered?

SM55 NFU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is SM55 NFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 NFU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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