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SW55 BHU

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

195,769 mi
Last recorded195,769 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 BHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2025 195,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 187,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2024 187,353 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 165,740 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 162,004 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S Front inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 162,004 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central & Rear . (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play O/S & N/S Front inner. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 135,292 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 127,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2019 122,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under the floor few places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides slight corsion (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

Offside Front tyre wearing edges

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 31 Jan 2018 113,388 miles

Body has slight corrosion under the floor few places front to back (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded under the floor front to back few places (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Rear both sides rear tyres wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 28 Jan 2017 104,709 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

n/s/f tyre is wearing on inner and outer edges

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on rear cross member chassis mountings

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,960 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner and outer edges

o/s/f and n/s/f inner wheel rims are slightly distorted

o/s/f and n/s/f shock absorber casings are slightly corroded

o/s/f tyre has slight perishing cracks

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r wheel rim is slightly distorted

slight exhaust gas leak

vehicle has engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2015 83,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slightly wearing inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 75,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2013 68,165 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 68,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 57,246 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,114 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 34,150 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 21,766 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 21,766 miles

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

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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SW55 BHU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SW55 BHU, 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 SW55 BHU registered?

SW55 BHU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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