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BD55 OXP

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

163,414 mi
Last recorded163,414 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 OXP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2026 163,414 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing stud snapped (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 156,980 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Undertrays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 29 Jun 2024 150,731 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Undertrays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 25 Jun 2024 150,697 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Undertrays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 143,845 miles

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

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

Undertrays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 27 Jun 2022 136,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 135,545 miles

undertrays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2021 131,340 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 129,731 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 127,720 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 127,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 127,605 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 124,730 miles

front brake discs appear to be worn thin

front brake pads worn low to legal limit

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 30 Nov 2016 124,718 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs appear to be worn thin

front brake pads worn low to legal limit

offside and nearside rear tyres low on pressure

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2015 114,812 miles

Child seat fitted

Engine & sill covers fitted

Nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Offside front tyre bald outer edge

Fail 30 Oct 2015 114,812 miles

Nearside front tyre bald inner edge

Child seat fitted

Engine & sill covers fitted

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre bald outer edge

Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 100,254 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,940 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,937 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake discs are badly worn.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 79,387 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 70,006 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010

FRONT BRAKE DISCS VERY WORN AIR BAG WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,436 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 25,336 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 OXP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 OXP, 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 BD55 OXP registered?

BD55 OXP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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