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RA55 NNT

2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,588 mi
Last recorded111,588 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto71,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 NNT
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 Se-l Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Oct 2025 111,588 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 106,275 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 102,953 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 96,800 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))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 89,592 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 85,742 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 82,781 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 78,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 70,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 66,889 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,595 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,619 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,969 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 46,813 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 35,785 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 24,266 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto?

Based on 3,880 MOT tests across 254 vehicles.

83.2%
Pass Rate
5,666
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
254
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 19
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RA55 NNT is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 71,614 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA55 NNT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA55 NNT registered?

RA55 NNT is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 Se-l Auto, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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