2005 Lexus IS250 2.5L Petrol · MV55 VTJ
2005 Lexus IS250 (2.5L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 122,781 miles. MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LEXUS IS250
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MV55 VTJ Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2025
- 122,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MV55 VTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Lexus Is250 (MV55 VTJ) between November 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
MV55 VTJ Mileage History
- 24/11/200825,101 mi
- 24/11/200825,101 mi
- 23/11/200931,208 mi+6,107 mi
- 23/11/200931,208 mi
- 20/01/201139,584 mi+8,376 mi
- 13/01/201246,929 mi+7,345 mi
- 09/01/201356,215 mi+9,286 mi
- 21/01/201465,886 mi+9,671 mi
- 19/01/201574,007 mi+8,121 mi
- 03/02/201675,989 mi+1,982 mi
- 03/02/201675,989 mi
- 07/02/201779,900 mi+3,911 mi
- 05/02/201889,565 mi+9,665 mi
- 12/03/201994,342 mi+4,777 mi
- 12/03/201994,342 mi
- 02/03/202094,380 mi+38 mi
- 10/03/2021100,732 mi+6,352 mi
- 10/03/2021100,732 mi
- 12/09/2022109,470 mi+8,738 mi
- 13/09/2022109,470 mi
- 30/10/2023115,114 mi+5,644 mi
- 25/10/2024117,940 mi+2,826 mi
- 31/10/2024118,969 mi+1,029 mi
- 31/10/2024118,969 mi
- 31/10/2025122,781 mi+3,812 mi
Average of roughly 5,768 miles per year across 25 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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