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GY55 YEF

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

84,297 mi
Last recorded84,297 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY55 YEF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 84,297 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged and temp repair

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,090 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 76,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,449 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,727 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 66,727 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front side light flashing

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,412 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 55,692 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 53,711 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 52,345 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges .

o/s/f tyre worn on edges .

small chips on screen .

Fail 11 Oct 2013 52,345 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges .

o/s/f tyre worn on edges .

small chips on screen .

Pass 15 Feb 2013 50,044 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,779 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,158 miles

NSF and OSF tyres wearing on edges

NSR tyre worn on inner edge and cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2009 29,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 22,249 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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GY55 YEF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

GY55 YEF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is GY55 YEF safe to buy?

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