CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY55 XCL

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,735 mi
Last recorded81,735 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 81,735 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

COVERS & UNDER TRAYS OBSCURING ITEMS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VALVE STEM PERISHED TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE BUSH PERISHED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AGED 2016 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VALVE STEM PERISHED TO EXCESS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 76,668 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 75,298 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre aged 2016

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre aged 2016

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,642 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 74,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,358 miles

(battery performance poor)

(both rear tyre valves perished)

(engine covers fitted)

(mud underneath vehicle and in all wheel arches impeding full inspection)

(undertrays fitted)

Fail 15 Mar 2019 72,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

(battery performance poor)

(both front tyres heavily perished, recommend replacement asap)

(both rear tyre valves perished)

(engine covers fitted)

(mud underneath vehicle and in all wheel arches impeding full inspection)

(undertrays fitted)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 71,225 miles

both front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 14 Dec 2016 70,315 miles

Offside Front is starting to separate and is wearing on edge

Offside Rear outer sidewall is starting to seperate

Fail 13 Dec 2016 70,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer edge of tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front is starting to separate and is wearing on edge

Offside Rear outer sidewall is starting to seperate

Pass 2 Nov 2015 68,728 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 65,971 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,534 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 63,232 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 61,549 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 61,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 59,283 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 57,429 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY55 XCL 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 AY55 XCL, 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

How do I check the history of AY55 XCL?

You can check the full history of AY55 XCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY55 XCL registered?

AY55 XCL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is AY55 XCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 XCL 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.

Does AY55 XCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY55 XCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.