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BF55 OKJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,369 mi
Last recorded170,369 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 OKJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 170,369 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on inside

Headlamp images poor

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear subframe front mounts badly corroded

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Oct 2024 161,760 miles

bonnet struts defective

Fail 11 Oct 2024 161,760 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

bonnet struts defective

Pass 23 Oct 2023 154,217 miles

Bonnet struts weak

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 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted, Cannot inspect the full underside of the vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2022 147,725 miles

Bonnet struts weak

Coolant bottle and lid crusty

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

Rear Underbody corrosion in places

Under trays & Engine covers fitted, Can not inspect full underside or bay of the Vehicle

Fail 30 Sep 2022 147,583 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet struts weak

Coolant bottle and lid crusty

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

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

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

Rear Underbody corrosion in places

Under trays & Engine covers fitted, Can not inspect full underside or bay of the Vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2021 142,097 miles

Bonnet damage

Engine bay panels fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2020 139,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2020 139,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 134,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 134,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 126,054 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 116,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 105,025 miles

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge 225/45/17

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,435 miles

Child seats fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Oct 2013 74,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 66,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2011 57,957 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,884 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 28,994 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 OKJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 OKJ, 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 OKJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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