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LC55 YKW

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

155,993 mi
Last recorded155,993 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 YKW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 155,993 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 149,196 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 130,583 miles

Foot brake feel spongy

Headlight are dull ,beam image is unclear.

Fail 10 Apr 2019 130,583 miles

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

Foot brake feel spongy

Headlight are dull ,beam image is unclear.

Pass 11 Apr 2018 117,737 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,710 miles

headlights are dull

Fail 28 Mar 2017 105,710 miles

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

205/55/16 91y

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

headlights are dull

Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 82,916 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 82,916 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 71,742 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 52,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 48,707 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 44,708 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,885 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 YKW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black 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 LC55 YKW, 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 LC55 YKW registered?

LC55 YKW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is LC55 YKW safe to buy?

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