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SO55 LVE

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,388 mi
Last recorded131,388 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 LVE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 131,388 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to 0mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 131,365 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake locking device missing brake pads retaining clip missing (1.1.21 (f))

Offside Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn to 0mm on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 119,989 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 119,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 108,489 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 108,417 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe/cat (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 0mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 97,501 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front 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))

sill covers and under trays and engine covers

Pass 6 Jan 2022 96,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 96,237 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 94,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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 5 Oct 2017 87,467 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Edges 0mm. Advised Replace.

Front Wipers Smearing. Advised Replace.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. Advised. (6.3.1d)

Rear Both Rear Tyres Age Cracking. Advised.

Fail 5 Oct 2017 87,467 miles

Front Both Front Tyres Edges 0mm. Advised Replace.

Front Wipers Smearing. Advised Replace.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. Advised. (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted. (1.8)

Rear Both Rear Tyres Age Cracking. Advised.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 72,253 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 72,252 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 62,695 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 62,695 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,804 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 43,999 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 37,805 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,930 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,722 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 20,418 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 LVE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SO55 LVE, 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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SO55 LVE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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