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AF55 AYW

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,756 mi
Last recorded100,756 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 AYW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,756 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 95,602 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 95,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 91,345 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 91,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective excessively faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 86,509 miles

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

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

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

rear sub-frame mountings corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2021 82,955 miles

osr wheel arch rusty

Pass 23 Oct 2020 81,601 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside rear tyre getting close to limit

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2019 78,771 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 78,771 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 75,597 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2017 73,328 miles

nsr tyre very much on limit

Pass 17 Oct 2016 70,856 miles

Nearside front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 9 Oct 2015 67,213 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 58,667 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,311 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 29,417 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 27,819 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 23,053 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 6,982 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 5,526 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 5,526 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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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AF55 AYW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AF55 AYW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF55 AYW registered?

AF55 AYW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is AF55 AYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 AYW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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