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AE55 ZMO

2005 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

119,953 mi
Last recorded119,953 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 ZMO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 119,953 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 119,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 105,381 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 101,445 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Coolant level low

Exhaust flanges corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 98,862 miles

Exhaust flanges rusted but not affecting the seal

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 94,768 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 92,424 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 92,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Not seriously reducing light output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 88,954 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,420 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 70,931 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 58,925 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 55,878 miles

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

front tyres scrubbed but not to cords

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,719 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 47,578 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 47,577 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Oct 2012 42,188 miles

both front tyres cracking around tread blocks but not enough to reach inner cords or plys

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,662 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,071 miles

advise front wipers split and smearing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 32,129 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 27,860 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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AE55 ZMO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AE55 ZMO, 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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AE55 ZMO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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