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WD55 BLK

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

135,474 mi
Last recorded135,474 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD55 BLK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 135,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 118,337 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 101,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 90,137 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 85,165 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 83,100 miles

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

small chip in screen

Pass 1 Jun 2020 79,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 73,793 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,727 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,916 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 65,471 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 58,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2014 58,306 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,288 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 43,991 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 38,076 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2009 29,154 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 23,015 miles

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

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

n/s/f/ tyre has small cut in tread

o/s/f tyre has small cut in tread

Fail 1 Dec 2008 23,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f/ tyre has small cut in tread

o/s/f tyre has small cut in tread

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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WD55 BLK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WD55 BLK, 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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WD55 BLK is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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