2005 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · LS55 WBY
2005 Lexus IS250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 145,849 miles. MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS250
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,849 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS55 WBY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/04/2026
- 145,849 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS55 WBY 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 (LS55 WBY) between February 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 21 April 2026 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 (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45R17 on all tyres apart from O/S/R = 245/45R17”; “Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
LS55 WBY Mileage History
- 01/02/2024139,905 mi
- 08/02/2024139,905 mi
- 27/02/2025143,091 mi+3,186 mi
- 28/02/2025143,091 mi
- 21/04/2026145,849 mi+2,758 mi
Average of roughly 2,680 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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