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NG55 TVL

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,431 mi
Last recorded134,431 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 TVL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 134,431 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 134,431 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 May 2024 122,124 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 113,702 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 113,700 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 107,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 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))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 107,869 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 99,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 90,730 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 81,755 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 69,867 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,775 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 59,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2016 54,415 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 49,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 46,370 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 42,774 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,629 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 34,372 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 31,804 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,141 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 22,315 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
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NG55 TVL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NG55 TVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NG55 TVL registered?

NG55 TVL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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