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DV55 JYH

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

111,514 mi
Last recorded111,514 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 JYH
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 111,514 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2023 107,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 101,233 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2022 101,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 95,213 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 94,128 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 6 Jan 2020 92,521 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Dec 2018 82,138 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,741 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 70,799 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,194 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 54,594 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 50,708 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,706 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,407 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 41,858 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,443 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 35,944 miles

How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?

Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
5,477
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
13,468
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,643
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1,616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,610
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,441
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1,159
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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DV55 JYH is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 74,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Lexus IS250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,643 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV55 JYH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS250 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV55 JYH registered?

DV55 JYH is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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