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WN55 WLF

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,294 mi
Last recorded107,294 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 WLF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 107,294 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 107,250 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 102,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 98,502 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 98,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 94,084 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 94,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,997 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 85,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 81,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 76,077 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 70,814 miles

o/s rear tyre near limits

Fail 24 Oct 2016 70,814 miles

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

o/s rear tyre near limits

Pass 6 Oct 2015 64,836 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 59,303 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 59,303 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 53,126 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 47,221 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,031 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,037 miles

o/s/r shock absorber has slight leak.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,887 miles

O/S/R tyre bold on inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2008 21,123 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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WN55 WLF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 WN55 WLF, 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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WN55 WLF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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