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AD55 CUA

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

40,997 mi
Last recorded40,997 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 CUA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,997 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 37,912 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 37,912 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 37,910 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen in an unacceptable condition stone chip ,cracked -more than 40mm through swept area (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded ,pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating disc corroded ,pitted (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning cracked, Light intensity reduced (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 34,964 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers torn and smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 31,123 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Streaking (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 29,418 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 28,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge 3mm

Fail 13 Mar 2020 28,996 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge 3mm

Pass 11 Mar 2019 27,756 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 26,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre slight damage outer sidewall

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2017 24,523 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2016 22,645 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)

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,339 miles

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

nearside rear tyre has age cracks (not showing cords)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 21,339 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre has age cracks (not showing cords)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 19,927 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight age ceacks in tread pattern

Pass 13 Mar 2013 18,835 miles

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Fail 13 Mar 2013 18,835 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

nearside front tyre has a chunk out of outer sidewall not showing cords

Pass 16 Mar 2012 17,082 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 15,876 miles

Damage to front bumper

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 15,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Damage to front bumper

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2009 13,318 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 10,119 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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AD55 CUA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AD55 CUA, 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 AD55 CUA registered?

AD55 CUA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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