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GF55 YCO

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

156,741 mi
Last recorded156,741 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YCO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 156,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 146,119 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 137,809 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 129,157 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 124,130 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 124,130 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 113,621 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 106,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,994 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 93,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 856,667 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 77,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,051 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,516 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,790 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 40,384 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 34,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 20,292 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged outer side wall

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 YCO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YCO, 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 YCO registered?

GF55 YCO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GF55 YCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF55 YCO shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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