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MV55 YYS

2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,896 mi
Last recorded106,896 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto80,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YYS
MakeLexus
ModelIs 250 SE Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 106,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 91,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2015 91,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,832 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,874 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 62,930 miles

front no plate damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2010 49,897 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,550 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,651 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 40,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 28,249 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Lexus Is 250 SE Auto?

Based on 4,771 MOT tests across 324 vehicles.

82.5%
Pass Rate
5,871
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
324
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 108
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 36
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 29
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MV55 YYS is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 80,442 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 Is 250 SE Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV55 YYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus Is 250 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus Is 250 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MV55 YYS registered?

MV55 YYS is a 2005 Lexus Is 250 SE Auto, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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The MOT history for MV55 YYS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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