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WR55 FVH

2005 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

170,895 mi
Last recorded170,895 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR55 FVH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 170,895 miles
Pass 6 May 2024 160,682 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 151,543 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 138,939 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 124,358 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gear box prop seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides, on 4 to 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front factory fitted engine and floor covers

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 119,185 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear gear box prop seal, small (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front engine covers fitted

Rear tyres on 3.8mm

Pass 23 Apr 2019 111,760 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 109,720 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 101,123 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 92,054 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 83,545 miles

Tow hook removed at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2014 74,194 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2012 56,725 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 46,966 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 46,961 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 38,330 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,288 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,165 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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WR55 FVH is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Bronze 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 WR55 FVH, 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 WR55 FVH registered?

WR55 FVH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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The MOT history for WR55 FVH 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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