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MV55 VUD

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,417 mi
Last recorded106,417 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 VUD
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 106,417 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 99,358 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,251 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 87,311 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 77,642 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2021 77,402 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 74,767 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 72,328 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 68,987 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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MV55 VUD is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MV55 VUD, 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 MV55 VUD registered?

MV55 VUD is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 2 December 2005.

Is MV55 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV55 VUD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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