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WK55 FPL

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,007 mi
Last recorded108,007 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK55 FPL
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 108,007 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 108,007 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 103,036 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 99,343 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 99,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,689 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 92,836 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 88,577 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 80,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2018 72,086 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,507 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 55,820 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 55,803 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,276 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 41,224 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,221 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 32,921 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 32,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 29,557 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,895 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 21,702 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 14,903 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 14,903 miles

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

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 FPL is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WK55 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

WK55 FPL is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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