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L6 TUF

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,829 mi
Last recorded107,829 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL6 TUF
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 107,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jul 2025 107,829 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 99,550 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 93,463 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,752 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 82,191 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 81,283 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 81,282 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 79,999 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 79,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,304 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 74,851 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 74,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on shoulders (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,285 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 69,002 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 69,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 65,049 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,049 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 59,567 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,166 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,166 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 48,187 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,712 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 33,036 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 25,751 miles

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

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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L6 TUF is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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

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 L6 TUF, 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 L6 TUF registered?

L6 TUF is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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