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GF55 YDM

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,280 mi
Last recorded149,280 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 149,280 miles

Both headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre showing signs of rubbing to inner sidewall

Oil level very low on dipstick

Pass 10 Mar 2023 147,186 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 144,122 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 144,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 141,249 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Distorting on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Mar 2021 141,249 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Distorting on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Starting to distort on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 139,981 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))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 139,981 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 28 Feb 2019 123,332 miles

exhaust leaking several areas

rear index plate backing fading into figures

Pass 14 Mar 2018 105,817 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 105,647 miles

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

Front Both front tyres worn on edges

Rear Both rear tyres low on tread

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,398 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 81,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some items

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items

Fail 10 Mar 2016 81,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted obscuring the view of some items

under trays fitted obscuring the view of some items

Pass 20 Feb 2015 69,626 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 57,215 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 51,021 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 44,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,791 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 26,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 18,488 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 YDM is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YDM, 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 YDM registered?

GF55 YDM is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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