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V2 RKM

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,325 mi
Last recorded92,325 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV2 RKM
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 92,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underbody component corrosion

Pass 5 Aug 2025 85,158 miles

Underbody component corrosion becoming heavy

Fail 29 Jul 2025 85,054 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Underbody component corrosion becoming heavy

Pass 10 Aug 2024 78,832 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 78,240 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 76,579 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 72,796 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 68,970 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 66,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 63,363 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 17 Jul 2017 59,395 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 59,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 57,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,102 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surface (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,102 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened on inner surface (3.5.1n)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2015 50,624 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 47,554 miles

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)

Pass 9 May 2013 43,723 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 40,606 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,444 miles

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)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 37,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,764 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 25,316 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 17,331 miles

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)

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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V2 RKM is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V2 RKM, 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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V2 RKM is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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