MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
park brake lever reserve travel getting low
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
light underbody corrosion
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))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
osf tyre bald on inner edge
osf tyre bald on inner edge
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?
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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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