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AY55 XBX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

119,064 mi
Last recorded119,064 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 XBX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 119,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 112,291 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 99,757 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 99,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 88,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,142 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2020 78,526 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 76,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 73,184 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 68,434 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 64,325 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 58,255 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,253 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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 brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 58,253 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 51,632 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 44,882 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,338 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 42,334 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,275 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 38,275 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

NSR brake disc corroded.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,488 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 29,806 miles

Front number plate starting to delaminate

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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AY55 XBX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 AY55 XBX, 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 AY55 XBX registered?

AY55 XBX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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