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BF55 OJW

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

199,750 mi
Last recorded199,750 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 199,750 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 199,016 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 197,746 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 196,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 194,608 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 194,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 185,616 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 174,834 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 171,346 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 163,884 miles

Nearside Rear 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 8 Jan 2016 153,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer edge worn.

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

Offside Front Tyre outer edge worn.

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 142,380 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 132,943 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 114,821 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,547 miles

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

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

O/S/R shock absorber weaping.

Fail 5 Nov 2010 61,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 61,671 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 46,891 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2009 46,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 3 Nov 2008 28,320 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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BF55 OJW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OJW, 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 OJW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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