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GR55 YLN

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

150,829 mi
Last recorded150,829 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 YLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 150,829 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases left side (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 142,933 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 134,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 126,354 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 126,354 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear caliper seized on slides

Offside Rear caliper seized on slides

Pass 18 Dec 2017 121,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28%. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 113,019 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 105,293 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 95,496 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 83,904 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 73,635 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 62,184 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 52,775 miles

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 10 Dec 2009 43,217 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 31,828 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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GR55 YLN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GR55 YLN, 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 GR55 YLN registered?

GR55 YLN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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