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SUI 1421

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

76,811 mi
Last recorded76,811 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUI 1421
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 76,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 72,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to limit /Heavenly worn on inner edges close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 68,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 65,541 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 64,999 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 64,247 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 63,322 miles

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,755 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 59,929 miles

Wiper blades leave slight smearing

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,222 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 29 Oct 2015 57,074 miles

engine covers fitted

rear tyres perished and cracked

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Oct 2014 55,655 miles

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

rear tyres cracking around tread pattern

Pass 7 Oct 2014 55,655 miles

rear tyres cracking around tread pattern

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut in sidewall of nearside front tyre, (glued up)

front tyres perishing, splitting and worn on inner edges

rear tyres cracking around tread pattern

Pass 10 Oct 2012 52,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cut outer sidewall n/s/f tyre not reaching the chords

front and rear tyres cracking

front wiperblades poor

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear brake discs worn inner face

Pass 12 Oct 2011 50,705 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 47,817 miles

all tyres cracked and perished

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,635 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,611 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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SUI 1421 is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 SUI 1421, 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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SUI 1421 is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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