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GR55 YMX

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

87,962 mi
Last recorded87,962 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 YMX
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 87,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,401 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 85,008 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 83,497 miles

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

nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked

Pass 21 Oct 2021 81,858 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 79,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 75,831 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 75,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Dec 2018 75,407 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges and also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 70,153 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,727 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 65,669 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 60,586 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 58,183 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,905 miles

Nearside Front 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 6 Oct 2012 45,248 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 36,659 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 32,780 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 27,296 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 23,180 miles

both front tyres have wear on inner and outer edges

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 YMX is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YMX, 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 YMX registered?

GR55 YMX is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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