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LC55 YHN

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,641 mi
Last recorded122,641 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 YHN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 122,641 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers dust covers deteriorated /Nearside + Offside

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Under-trays/Engine cover/sill trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Jun 2024 121,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 121,896 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged Frayed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 120,532 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Slightly corrosion to both side rear suspension prescribe area

Pass 27 Apr 2022 115,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside lipped RECOMMEND replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside + Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Under-trays/Engine cover fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,902 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 103,357 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

differential , oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2018 92,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 82,254 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 71,114 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BORDERLINE PASS (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BORDERLINE PASS (3.7.B.3)

nearside + offside dipped beam light output low

offside rear tyre wearing low inner tread

rear brake application - BORDERLINE PASS

Pass 14 Dec 2015 58,635 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 42,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2013 35,001 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 35,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 25,874 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 30 Jan 2012 25,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 16,539 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 12,158 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 9,164 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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LC55 YHN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LC55 YHN, 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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LC55 YHN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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