2005 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · CE55 NZC
2005 Lexus IS250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 105,314 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS250
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE55 NZC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2026
- 105,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE55 NZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lexus Is250 (CE55 NZC) between November 2008 and September 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
CE55 NZC Mileage History
- 17/11/200813,226 mi
- 30/11/200918,218 mi+4,992 mi
- 18/11/201022,970 mi+4,752 mi
- 29/11/201126,464 mi+3,494 mi
- 21/11/201230,086 mi+3,622 mi
- 20/11/201334,359 mi+4,273 mi
- 22/09/201437,647 mi+3,288 mi
- 22/09/201437,647 mi
- 07/09/201538,838 mi+1,191 mi
- 01/09/201639,424 mi+586 mi
- 21/11/201740,995 mi+1,571 mi
- 20/11/201841,427 mi+432 mi
- 20/11/201841,427 mi
- 19/11/201942,184 mi+757 mi
- 20/11/201942,184 mi
- 20/11/202042,678 mi+494 mi
- 20/11/202159,164 mi+16,486 mi
- 31/10/202275,826 mi+16,662 mi
- 16/10/202381,795 mi+5,969 mi
- 21/09/202488,460 mi+6,665 mi
- 16/09/202596,404 mi+7,944 mi
- 04/09/2026105,314 mi+8,910 mi
Average of roughly 5,175 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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