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BT55 MGX

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,145 mi
Last recorded87,145 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 MGX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 87,145 miles

All suspension arms corroded

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2025 87,139 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 81,663 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 81,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside lenses deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2023 79,034 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 74,691 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,338 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres near limit

Fail 10 Jun 2021 72,336 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front tyres near limit

Pass 9 Dec 2019 69,958 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 63,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

o\s\n\s\f shock absorber casings rusty

o\s\n\s\r axle mounts rusty

Pass 5 Dec 2017 58,391 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 53,022 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 48,816 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 44,378 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 39,788 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 36,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2011 32,533 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear inside edges

Pass 2 Dec 2010 27,285 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)

front tyre size 225/45 17 rear 245/45 17

o/s wiper blade split.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 23,136 miles

rear tyres low tread

Pass 18 Nov 2008 19,267 miles

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

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

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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BT55 MGX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver 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 BT55 MGX, 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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BT55 MGX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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