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BF55 EZH

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

107,175 mi
Last recorded107,175 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 EZH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 107,175 miles

first section of exhaust both sides heat shields loose

general corrosion over rear suspension components

Fail 27 Nov 2025 107,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe corroded at front joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

first section of exhaust both sides heat shields loose

general corrosion over rear suspension components

Pass 13 Dec 2024 103,247 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases as pipe splits corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 103,246 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to condition of beams (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases as pipe splits corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 99,652 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are slightly perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufacture covers fitted under bonnet and underside

Fail 30 Nov 2023 99,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres are worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres are slightly perished in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

manufacture covers fitted under bonnet and underside

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust pipe corroded and holed at rear "y" joint

Fail 6 Dec 2022 96,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust pipe corroded and holed at rear "y" joint

Pass 15 Dec 2021 93,847 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 92,054 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 88,931 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 82,575 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))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,192 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,700 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 64,304 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 60,053 miles

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

corrosion to inner face of brake disc's

Pass 17 Dec 2013 53,667 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 47,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 40,733 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 33,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,348 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,036 miles

front tyres worn badly on edges ( iner ) + serface cracking

very light serface cracking on rear tyres

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

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BF55 EZH is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BF55 EZH, 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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BF55 EZH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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