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RY55 KJE

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

108,397 mi
Last recorded108,397 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 KJE
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 108,397 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 104,521 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 104,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,320 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 91,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 88,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 84,481 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 80,386 miles

Both rear brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 74,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 69,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 65,996 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,774 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 13 Jan 2015 57,378 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Dec 2013 52,407 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 44,593 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 44,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front shock damp

Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,914 miles

both rear tyre's worn low inner edge

front pads appear low

Pass 28 Nov 2009 28,716 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 28,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 21,789 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside headlight aim on upper height limit

Fail 4 Dec 2008 21,787 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside headlight aim on upper height limit

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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RY55 KJE is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RY55 KJE, 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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RY55 KJE is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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