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A17 MUP

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,590 mi
Last recorded122,590 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 MUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 122,590 miles

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

Nearside Front obligatory rear view mirror has slightly impaired vision

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 122,589 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front obligatory rear view mirror has slightly impaired vision

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 112,747 miles

Nearside Front obligatory rear vision mirror slightly impaired vision

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 97,378 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 97,376 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,517 miles

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

Offside headlamp has quite a reddish tint to it?

n/s/r and o/s/r floors starting to corrode

Pass 20 Dec 2021 82,524 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 82,523 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear parking brake travel long

Pass 14 Dec 2020 78,461 miles

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

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

parking brake travel very long

Fail 14 Dec 2020 78,461 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

parking brake travel very long

Pass 20 Dec 2019 72,244 miles

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

parking brake travel long

Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,988 miles

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

Offside headlamp washing device damaged

parking brake travel long

Fail 17 Dec 2018 64,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer position light n/w

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

Offside headlamp washing device damaged

parking brake travel long

Pass 28 Dec 2017 61,016 miles

o/s/f inner tyre tread wearing

Fail 27 Dec 2017 61,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f inner tyre tread wearing

Pass 10 Dec 2016 56,097 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 56,097 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 49,850 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 49,850 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 43,327 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 33,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 28,685 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 28 Apr 2011 23,552 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 22,204 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 20,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 19,079 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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A17 MUP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 A17 MUP, 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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A17 MUP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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