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MV55 YYW

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,205 mi
Last recorded168,205 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV55 YYW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 168,205 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake calipers and pins worn

Pass 17 May 2024 157,666 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2023 148,350 miles

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

park brake lever reserve travel getting low

Fail 16 May 2023 148,345 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

park brake lever reserve travel getting low

Pass 17 May 2022 141,650 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 135,972 miles

light underbody corrosion

Pass 19 May 2020 127,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 120,428 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 120,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear PARKING BRAKE % JUST PASSED 17%

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR CASINGS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM + CUTS ACROSS TREAD PRESENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 105,651 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,593 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 96,593 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 79,429 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged scuffed around Tyre circumference (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot operated (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp illuminated on display

plastic engine covers loose / clips missing

removed sat nav holder from drivers view / wiper sweep prior to test

Fail 8 Apr 2016 79,429 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edged scuffed around Tyre circumference (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel foot operated (3.1.6b)

engine management lamp illuminated on display

plastic engine covers loose / clips missing

removed sat nav holder from drivers view / wiper sweep prior to test

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 63,005 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 63,005 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Nov 2012 48,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2012 48,505 miles

osf tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2011 42,262 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 13 Nov 2010 35,690 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 30,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,125 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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MV55 YYW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MV55 YYW, 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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MV55 YYW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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