2005 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · CS05 LEX
2005 Lexus IS250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 147,747 miles. MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS250
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CS05 LEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/12/2025
- 147,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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CS05 LEX Mileage History
- 07/12/2022132,518 mi
- 11/12/2023138,043 mi+5,525 mi
- 10/12/2024143,105 mi+5,062 mi
- 09/12/2025147,742 mi+4,637 mi
- 10/12/2025147,747 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 5,061 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CS05 LEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lexus Is250 (CS05 LEX) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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