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BD55 OWA

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

181,919 mi
Last recorded181,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 OWA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 181,919 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 181,844 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2024 181,833 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2023 180,268 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2022 175,404 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view might spread (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 172,446 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 172,446 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 157,623 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 150,238 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 141,048 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 132,582 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 132,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2015 125,972 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 May 2014 116,197 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 97,763 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 79,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 79,355 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 May 2011 62,843 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 May 2011 62,843 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 44,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 25,983 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 25,968 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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BD55 OWA 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 BD55 OWA, 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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BD55 OWA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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