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WN55 WLX

2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,694 mi
Last recorded122,694 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto71,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN55 WLX
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 122,694 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 120,714 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 116,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,928 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 113,053 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 110,512 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 106,943 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 102,456 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 102,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,659 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,574 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 85,105 miles

see documents attached

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,656 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 78,641 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 3 Jan 2014 71,241 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,773 miles

see seperate advisory sheet

Pass 20 Dec 2011 55,274 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 47,189 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,622 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 42,622 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,830 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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WN55 WLX is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Grey 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 71,614 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 Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN55 WLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WN55 WLX registered?

WN55 WLX is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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