2005 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · M5 NFH

The 2005 Lexus IS250 presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 9 December 2025 at 173,047 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is significant because it follows a failed test just eight days earlier in December 2022, where the tester flagged a serious nearside front shock absorber fluid leak, an excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe, and a misaligned offside front headlamp. The fact that all three of those defects were rectified and have not reappeared across three consecutive subsequent passes through late 2025 suggests the previous owner addressed the issues properly rather than applying temporary fixes. The vehicle has now recorded three consecutive clean passes from December 2023 through December 2025, which is a strong indicator of consistent upkeep in recent years. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between December 2022 at 143,370 miles and December 2025 at 173,047 miles, the car covered roughly 29,677 miles over three years, averaging just under 9,900 miles annually. That figure sits slightly above the vehicle's lifetime average of approximately 8,240 miles per year, pointing to a period of more regular use after what appears to have been lighter use or possible standing time earlier in the car's life. The annual test intervals are consistent each December, and the mileage progression between tests shows no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would raise odometer concerns. Despite the clean recent record, a buyer should still inspect the underside carefully, paying close attention to the rear brake pipework and flexi-hose connections given the corrosion failure flagged in 2022. Even though the defect was repaired, the age of the vehicle means brake lines and unions remain vulnerable to future corrosion, particularly if the car has spent periods stationary. The nearside front shock absorber that leaked in 2022 should be checked for any renewed weeping or damping loss, and the front suspension bushes and coil springs deserve a thorough visual inspection given the car's age and mileage. The headlamp aim issue from the 2022 failure also warrants a quick beam pattern check to confirm the aim mechanism has not seized or drifted. Tyre condition was flagged in 2022 for perishing and edge wear, so any buyer should verify the current tyre date codes and sidewall condition, as perished rubber can return on a car of this age if replacement tyres have been stored or sourced from older stock.