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DE55 YOV

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

107,781 mi
Last recorded107,781 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YOV
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 107,781 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 104,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 100,306 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 98,087 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2023 98,085 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 93,040 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 91,027 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 91,020 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2020 89,251 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 86,953 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,157 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 79,592 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper slight corrosion build up, does not impede performance at time of test.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,110 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,510 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 59,814 miles

off side rear caliper slide corrosion, meets MOT roller brake criteria, at time of test.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 49,204 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,573 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,644 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 25,160 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 14,233 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,549 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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DE55 YOV is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 80,442 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 YOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE55 YOV registered?

DE55 YOV is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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