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AU55 KGP

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,538 mi
Last recorded127,538 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 KGP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 127,538 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow

h/lamp lenses discoloured

sill panels corroded

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

suspension components corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2025 127,538 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

exhaust corroded and slight blow

h/lamp lenses discoloured

o/s/f tyre perished badly

sill panels corroded

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2024 123,979 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow

headlamp lenses discoloured

sill panels corroded

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2024 123,979 miles

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

exhaust corroded and slight blow

headlamp lenses discoloured

sill panels corroded

underside of vehicle and components corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2023 121,044 miles

exhaust corroded and slight blow

headlamp lenses discoloured

rear tyres wearing low

slight damage to front tyres

Pass 13 Dec 2022 116,781 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 112,526 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre and wearing low

exhaust corroding

headlamp lenses discolouring

Pass 29 Dec 2020 107,336 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 102,943 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 95,905 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

headlamp lenses discolouring

slight damage to all tyres and perishing

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2017 87,554 miles

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 14 Dec 2016 80,385 miles

All tyre valves slightly perished.

Heavy kerb damage to outer sidewall of nsf tyre.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,307 miles

all tyre valves perrished

Fail 16 Dec 2015 73,307 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all tyre valves perrished

Pass 18 Dec 2014 64,262 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre valve stem slighty perished

nearside rear tyre valve stem slighty perished

offside front tyre valve stem slighty perished

offside rear tyre valve stem slighty perished

Fail 18 Dec 2014 64,262 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside front tyre valve stem slighty perished

nearside rear tyre valve stem slighty perished

offside front tyre valve stem slighty perished

offside rear tyre valve stem slighty perished

Fail 12 Dec 2013 57,871 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 57,871 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 51,751 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 44,482 miles

advise brakes require attension soon

Pass 15 Dec 2010 35,279 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 35,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,960 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 20,702 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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AU55 KGP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU55 KGP, 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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AU55 KGP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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