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BD55 OWG

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,863 mi
Last recorded136,863 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 OWG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 136,863 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 136,845 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda faulty (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 127,369 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 124,909 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 124,895 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 113,945 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 113,945 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,626 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,691 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 103,691 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 96,653 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 96,584 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases near side bank front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded too flexi brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 83,688 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 83,685 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,691 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 69,707 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 64,111 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 57,890 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 51,259 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 45,366 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 40,332 miles

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

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 33,232 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,292 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 OWG is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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