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BF55 OJZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

149,433 mi
Last recorded149,433 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 149,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 143,218 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 136,246 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2023 136,151 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 128,815 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 123,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,825 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,387 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 95,993 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 89,982 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Oct 2016 83,721 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 73,577 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 62,817 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 54,133 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 4 Mar 2011 43,515 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 40,017 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 38,493 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 OJZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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

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