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BT55 MGY

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,443 mi
Last recorded117,443 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 May 2026 117,443 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 100,133 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2024 85,865 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2024 85,853 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2023 70,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 May 2023 70,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 57,647 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 56,640 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 56,524 miles

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

nearside rear tyer perished

Pass 13 Aug 2019 54,947 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 52,960 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 57,205 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 57,205 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 48,763 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 46,285 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 43,326 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 43,326 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,537 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,765 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 26,241 miles

both front tyres worn low

both rear tyres pereshed

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 MGY is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MGY, 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 MGY is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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