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GF55 YCL

2005 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,874 mi
Last recorded63,874 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YCL
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Oct 2024 62,767 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,531 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears / perished in tread / slightly stepped wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 31 Oct 2022 60,048 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 59,166 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

all underside components showing light corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2021 57,112 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,690 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 50,744 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 50,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake pad locking pin (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,494 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 39,201 miles

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 39,138 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Coolant leak ()

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 34,152 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 28,103 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 24,891 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 24,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 22,213 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread cracked around tread blocks.No cord showing.

Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre treads cracked.No cord showing.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 21,068 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 19,517 miles

drivers side wiper spliting

Pass 11 Nov 2009 18,880 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 15,539 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
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GF55 YCL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GF55 YCL, 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 GF55 YCL registered?

GF55 YCL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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