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SM55 NGE

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

132,049 mi
Last recorded132,049 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 NGE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 132,049 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 127,529 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 124,937 miles

Nearside Front inner sill/ floor corroded

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

Offside Front inner sill/ floor corroded

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 121,200 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 117,178 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front discs have slight vibration (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 112,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 109,220 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 104,584 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 100,177 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 94,734 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 88,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 79,549 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 71,327 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 71,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 60,510 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,917 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 46,976 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 42,004 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 34,158 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 NGE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NGE, 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 NGE registered?

SM55 NGE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is SM55 NGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 NGE shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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