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BL55 JJK

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,372 mi
Last recorded111,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 JJK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 111,372 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 111,247 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 106,197 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,524 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 97,862 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 96,209 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 92,238 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 84,608 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 77,319 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,713 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 65,250 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 59,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Only one of the two tone horns is operating correctly. still ok for mot purpose.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,760 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 55,570 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 54,439 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 54,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,368 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 47,681 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 25,433 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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BL55 JJK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BL55 JJK, 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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What year was BL55 JJK registered?

BL55 JJK is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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