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WN55 WLO

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

164,079 mi
Last recorded164,079 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 WLO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 164,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 157,074 miles

parking brake pedal has little reserve travel

Pass 1 Nov 2023 148,428 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 137,541 miles

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

underside corroded in places.

Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 126,240 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 117,865 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 117,865 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 110,580 miles

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 18 Apr 2017 101,089 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,096 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO SIDEWALLS.

NEARSIDE TRACK-ROD END SLIGHT PLAY.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE BRAKE DISC INNER FACES IN POOR CONDITION.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 73,373 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight play at nearside front steering track rod end ball joint

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2013 67,670 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,278 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 54,577 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,376 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 37,694 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,829 miles

Offside Rear 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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WN55 WLO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WN55 WLO, 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 WN55 WLO registered?

WN55 WLO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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The MOT history for WN55 WLO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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