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B7 AAY

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

62,545 mi
Last recorded62,545 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 AAY
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 57,761 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 57,009 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,040 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,460 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 51,175 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 46,857 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,288 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 37,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 36,071 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 29,813 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,824 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 19,010 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges no cord at time of test

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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B7 AAY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B7 AAY, 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 B7 AAY registered?

B7 AAY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

Is B7 AAY safe to buy?

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