2005 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · LS55 LNF
2005 Lexus IS250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 96,437 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS250
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 LNF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2024
- 96,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 LNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lexus Is250 (LS55 LNF) between April 2009 and September 2024.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
LS55 LNF Mileage History
- 15/04/200920,636 mi
- 16/04/200920,663 mi+27 mi
- 15/04/201027,532 mi+6,869 mi
- 13/04/201135,335 mi+7,803 mi
- 13/04/201135,335 mi
- 03/04/201242,078 mi+6,743 mi
- 07/04/201242,133 mi+55 mi
- 04/04/201350,478 mi+8,345 mi
- 24/04/201460,666 mi+10,188 mi
- 24/04/201460,666 mi
- 15/04/201566,929 mi+6,263 mi
- 09/04/201672,594 mi+5,665 mi
- 18/04/201777,586 mi+4,992 mi
- 23/04/201880,444 mi+2,858 mi
- 09/04/201983,496 mi+3,052 mi
- 02/09/202086,683 mi+3,187 mi
- 27/08/202191,201 mi+4,518 mi
- 08/07/202294,071 mi+2,870 mi
- 08/06/202395,576 mi+1,505 mi
- 12/06/202395,591 mi+15 mi
- 06/09/202496,437 mi+846 mi
Average of roughly 4,924 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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