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CX55 FPL

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

47,654 mi
Last recorded47,654 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FPL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 47,654 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 42,020 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 37,446 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 32,594 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 32,575 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 32,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 32,099 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 30,222 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,476 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 26,428 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 24,334 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 22,730 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 19,525 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 19,524 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 16,230 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2010 13,488 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 10,193 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 7,798 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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CX55 FPL is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 CX55 FPL, 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 CX55 FPL registered?

CX55 FPL is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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