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SO55 LVB

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,870 mi
Last recorded97,870 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 LVB
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 97,870 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 96,286 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 94,987 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,676 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 91,486 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,746 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 82,417 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,792 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,830 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 66,824 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 66,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 63,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 57,265 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Fail 12 Feb 2015 57,172 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 50,089 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 42,915 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 36,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,395 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 30,395 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 24,092 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 17,946 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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SO55 LVB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO55 LVB, 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 SO55 LVB registered?

SO55 LVB is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is SO55 LVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO55 LVB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO55 LVB have outstanding finance?

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