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SO55 PXP

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,777 mi
Last recorded114,777 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO55 PXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 114,777 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2025 114,775 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 112,043 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2023 95,759 miles

Under vehicle corrosion and it's covered in a substance restricting view.

Fail 3 Oct 2023 95,751 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Large hole in sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 94,690 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 91,373 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 89,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,361 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 75,518 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 75,498 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excessive movement between rack end and track rod end threads, recommend replacing both parts (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 71,100 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 67,125 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 67,125 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 63,006 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 60,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,330 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 51,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 47,731 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 42,346 miles

evidence of a engine oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,931 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,526 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 PXP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PXP, 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 PXP registered?

SO55 PXP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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