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LR55 YJJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,029 mi
Last recorded161,029 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 YJJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 161,029 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 150,887 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector broken

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 150,860 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Centre section has a small leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector broken

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 140,561 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 136,367 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 132,573 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,299 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 115,570 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,426 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 106,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure calliper (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device insecure calliper (3.5.1l)

Pass 18 May 2017 98,520 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,923 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 61,635 miles

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,436 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 91,294 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 89,229 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 86,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 83,490 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,243 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 71,635 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 61,803 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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LR55 YJJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR55 YJJ, 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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LR55 YJJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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