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EJ55 BEU

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

113,835 mi
Last recorded113,835 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 BEU
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 113,835 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 113,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 106,565 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 93,265 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 91,799 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 90,274 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 88,998 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 87,279 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 85,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 78,837 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 75,839 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,543 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 52,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,131 miles

offside front tyre wall cut.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 52,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre wall cut.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 49,280 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,620 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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EJ55 BEU is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in White 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 EJ55 BEU, 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 EJ55 BEU registered?

EJ55 BEU is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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