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AU55 ZFS

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,042 mi
Last recorded102,042 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 102,042 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 98,500 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 94,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 93,180 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 93,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 90,276 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 87,131 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 83,056 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,086 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,138 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 61,635 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 57,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,937 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,235 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 50,193 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak from water pump

long parking brake travel

Pass 24 Oct 2008 16,993 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 ZFS is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU55 ZFS, 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 AU55 ZFS registered?

AU55 ZFS is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is AU55 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 ZFS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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