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BT55 TUP

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,609 mi
Last recorded38,609 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 TUP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 38,609 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 37,438 miles

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

underbody painted in underseal

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 3 May 2024 35,261 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 34,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 32,611 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))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 30,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 30,786 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2019 27,276 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 27,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 20,835 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer shoulders

Pass 5 Dec 2017 14,814 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 13,909 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 13,081 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 12,002 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 10,891 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 9,836 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 8,830 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 7,749 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 6,807 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 5,245 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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BT55 TUP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 TUP, 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 BT55 TUP registered?

BT55 TUP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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