2005 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · GP55 DVV

The 2005 Lexus IS250 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 24 February 2025 at 105,716 miles passed with no defects recorded, following three consecutive clean passes in 2022, 2023, and 2024. The single failure on 6 February 2023 at 88,102 miles listed no defects, and the vehicle passed the very next day at 88,183 miles, indicating a clerical or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 105,716 against an age of roughly 21 years, equating to about 5,034 miles per year. The annual increments are modest and consistent: 85,722 in February 2022, 88,183 in February 2023, 96,943 in February 2024, and 105,716 in February 2025. Low annual use of this order often means long stationary periods, which can accelerate rubber perishing and corrosion on brake discs and underbody structures despite the clean test sheets. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely intermittent use. The absence of advisories across five years suggests the tester saw no immediate concern, yet MOT thresholds do not capture early-stage wear on consumables or latent structural rust. Verify the brake calipers for binding after standing, check exhaust emissions under cold start, and scrutinise tyre sidewalls for cracking from low-mileage storage. The record implies a previous owner who kept the car lightly used and presented it annually without fail; no pattern of skipped upkeep or recurring mechanical defects emerges.