2005 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · J18 VDL

The Lexus IS250 presents as roadworthy following its most recent pass on 23 January 2026 at 138,871 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the recorded history. The vehicle cleared its final test with no defects recorded, though it had failed the prior attempt on 15 January 2026 at 138,849 miles, also with no defects listed. This pattern of a fail followed by a near-immediate pass at almost identical mileage repeats from the 2025 cycle, where the car failed on 14 January 2025 at 125,172 miles and passed three days later at 125,228 miles. The DVSA entries give no advisory or failure detail, so the reasons for those two re-tests remain undocumented. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,600 miles per year against the car's 2005 build date, a typical figure for a 21-year-old executive saloon. The gap between the December 2023 pass at 114,686 miles and the January 2025 fail at 125,172 miles shows about 10,500 miles covered in that period, consistent with light commuting use. From January 2025 to January 2026 the odometer advanced only 13,643 miles, confirming no sudden accumulation or standing neglect that would accelerate wear on drivetrain or suspension components. The record is sparse and clean, carrying no corrosion, brake, or emissions flags across any entry. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the vehicle's age, as MOT passes with no advisories do not confirm absence of developing rust on sills, subframes, or suspension mounting points. The twin fail-pass cycles in 2025 and 2026 at near-identical mileages suggest the previous owner addressed minor compliance issues quickly rather than deferring upkeep, but the lack of recorded defect text means binding calipers, worn suspension bushes, or exhaust leaks cannot be ruled out from the data alone. Check the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, verify coil springs and track-rod ends are free of fracture, and confirm tyre tread depth across all four corners. The owner's habit of retesting within days implies basic consumables were maintained, yet a 138,000-mile IS250 of this era warrants a scrutiny of the automatic transmission fluid and steering rack for weepage before purchase.