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GR55 YSD

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,959 mi
Last recorded134,959 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 134,959 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 124,585 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 120,504 miles

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 114,590 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 114,575 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 97,911 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 94,654 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 91,000 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 80,854 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 71,807 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Jul 2014 66,125 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and slight cut in o/s front tyre wall

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Pass 1 May 2013 55,222 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 55,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nail in n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 21 Jan 2012 45,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs excessively worn

nearside front brake pads wearing

Pass 31 Dec 2010 37,616 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,677 miles

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

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

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 YSD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 YSD, 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 YSD registered?

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

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