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CV55 NPZ

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,075 mi
Last recorded149,075 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 NPZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 149,075 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 143,037 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 134,595 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,711 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 120,282 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 120,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,523 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 107,975 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,455 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 99,455 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 87,768 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,806 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 62,381 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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 49,061 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 31,771 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 19,820 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 19,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 16,901 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 15,073 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 12,633 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 10,236 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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CV55 NPZ is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 80,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CV55 NPZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CV55 NPZ registered?

CV55 NPZ is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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