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WK55 EWZ

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

119,495 mi
Last recorded119,495 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 EWZ
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 119,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens loose (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 107,682 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 99,942 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 99,472 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 98,039 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 97,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 95,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,700 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,067 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 80,937 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 76,264 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,858 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge 2.5mm

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,252 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,242 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,132 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,132 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,320 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 25,687 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 25,545 miles

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

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

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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WK55 EWZ is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WK55 EWZ, 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 WK55 EWZ registered?

WK55 EWZ is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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