2005 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · LS55 LPY
2005 Lexus IS250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 97,714 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS250
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 LPY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/03/2025
- 97,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 LPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lexus Is250 (LS55 LPY) between August 2008 and March 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
LS55 LPY Mileage History
- 29/08/200823,675 mi
- 14/08/200929,514 mi+5,839 mi
- 10/08/201034,206 mi+4,692 mi
- 25/07/201138,421 mi+4,215 mi
- 23/07/201246,090 mi+7,669 mi
- 08/08/201351,923 mi+5,833 mi
- 24/03/201456,343 mi+4,420 mi
- 16/03/201565,555 mi+9,212 mi
- 17/03/201673,378 mi+7,823 mi
- 01/03/201780,816 mi+7,438 mi
- 21/03/201884,063 mi+3,247 mi
- 08/03/201986,395 mi+2,332 mi
- 20/03/202089,020 mi+2,625 mi
- 17/03/202190,306 mi+1,286 mi
- 24/03/202190,376 mi+70 mi
- 15/03/202292,390 mi+2,014 mi
- 15/03/202393,983 mi+1,593 mi
- 18/03/202495,816 mi+1,833 mi
- 20/03/202495,820 mi+4 mi
- 18/03/202597,714 mi+1,894 mi
Average of roughly 4,473 miles per year across 20 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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