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VE55 VWG

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,074 mi
Last recorded136,074 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE55 VWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 136,074 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 128,659 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 124,405 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 124,399 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 120,284 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 105,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both have slight lip on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion and sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,315 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 88,315 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 69,844 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 69,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 59,432 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 59,431 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,556 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 50,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Showing cords..225/45x17 (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 44,121 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,467 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 32,341 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 32,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear tyres perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,099 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 20,377 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 14,162 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 9,549 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 9,549 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 9,394 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 8,218 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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VE55 VWG is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VE55 VWG, 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 VE55 VWG registered?

VE55 VWG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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