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KT55 YAD

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,172 mi
Last recorded154,172 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YAD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 154,172 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear exhaust missing

Pass 8 Jul 2022 152,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 149,678 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 140,263 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 140,261 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 132,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2018 122,687 miles

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

Rear inner lower sills starting to corrode

Fail 26 Jun 2018 122,687 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength lower floor panel damaged and split (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear inner lower sills starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 112,246 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inner tread edges

light smearing of the windscreen by the o/s wiper

under trays fitted preventing a full underside component inspection

Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,337 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,842 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 80,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 61,167 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,838 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,714 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 32,323 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 27,064 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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KT55 YAD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KT55 YAD, 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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KT55 YAD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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