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GY55 KYP

2005 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,664 mi
Last recorded100,664 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 KYP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2020 100,664 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 9 Nov 2018 100,065 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,886 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 97,000 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,585 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 86,600 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,482 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,048 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 61,497 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 61,497 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 47,569 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,210 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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GY55 KYP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GY55 KYP, 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 GY55 KYP registered?

GY55 KYP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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