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VN55 JNF

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,549 mi
Last recorded86,549 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 JNF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 86,549 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 85,627 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 84,918 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 84,544 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 84,023 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 83,228 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,571 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and tread cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,075 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 80,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,141 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 78,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 76,318 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre valve stem perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 73,906 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 71,279 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,842 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,868 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 60,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 60,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 57,556 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 57,556 miles

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2009 57,421 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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VN55 JNF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VN55 JNF, 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 VN55 JNF registered?

VN55 JNF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 December 2005.

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