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WG55 TZO

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

184,433 mi
Last recorded184,433 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 TZO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 184,433 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 184,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 163,550 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody covered in mud(unable to inspect)

Pass 23 Dec 2022 144,475 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 134,235 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 134,230 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 124,318 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 119,350 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,329 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 105,527 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

under tray unable to inspect some components

Pass 30 Jul 2016 94,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 90,990 miles

Nail offside front tyre

Radiator showing signs of leaking

Fail 24 Feb 2016 90,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail offside front tyre

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

Radiator showing signs of leaking

Pass 3 Mar 2015 83,752 miles

a limited inspection carried out due to engine covers

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,475 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 43,365 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 41,709 miles

both front tyres wearing on edge

Pass 4 Nov 2009 38,829 miles

both front tyres starting to wear outer treads

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,368 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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WG55 TZO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WG55 TZO, 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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WG55 TZO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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