CarVerify

Free Car Check

GY55 YDW

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

137,026 mi
Last recorded137,026 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Lexus
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YDW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 137,026 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 134,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 129,688 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 119,222 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 119,222 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 115,820 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 114,306 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak between centre section of exhaust and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 113,778 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 108,634 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 108,634 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 99,242 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2018 99,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 90,288 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 90,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 80,380 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 70,710 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 70,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 58,188 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 54,904 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 42,280 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 25,262 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GY55 YDW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 GY55 YDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GY55 YDW?

You can check the full history of GY55 YDW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GY55 YDW registered?

GY55 YDW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GY55 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY55 YDW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY55 YDW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GY55 YDW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.