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BF55 OJV

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,736 mi
Last recorded125,736 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OJV
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 125,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge -- 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner wheel arch area -- Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 94,603 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 68,475 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 44,841 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 44,124 miles

Front number plate cracked.

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2022 42,179 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate cracked

rear discs are corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2022 42,161 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front number plate cracked

rear discs are corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,350 miles

front number plate is cracked

rear brake discs are corroded

rear brake pads are worn thin

Pass 14 Jan 2020 39,077 miles

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

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

Wipers smear

Pass 18 Jan 2019 37,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 35,744 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,398 miles

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2017 34,397 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2016 32,709 miles

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

Nearside front tyre 1mm on edge

Pass 12 Jan 2015 31,338 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,067 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2013 28,913 miles

front discs worn brake pads very low rear pads gettinhg low

Pass 20 Jan 2012 27,573 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 27,573 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 25,429 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,429 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 23,477 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 23,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 20,641 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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BF55 OJV is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BF55 OJV, 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 OJV is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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