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RF55 YTW

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

152,961 mi
Last recorded152,961 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 YTW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 152,961 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 147,711 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 126,922 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,985 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 119,292 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 112,424 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 99,728 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,845 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 86,844 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 73,096 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 73,096 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2015 64,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

tracking check

Pass 6 Mar 2015 64,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on inner egde

offside front tyre worn on inner egde

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Pass 18 Feb 2014 56,035 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,838 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 45,554 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,535 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 38,940 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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RF55 YTW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RF55 YTW, 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 RF55 YTW registered?

RF55 YTW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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