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TR54 LEX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

103,839 mi
Last recorded103,839 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTR54 LEX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 103,839 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 100,275 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 96,967 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,228 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 94,228 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 90,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 83,142 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,255 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2018 74,015 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,796 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 64,747 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/4517 on limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 54,662 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2014 44,402 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,376 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,808 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 24,180 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 21,147 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,998 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,083 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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TR54 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 TR54 LEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TR54 LEX registered?

TR54 LEX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is TR54 LEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for TR54 LEX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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