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RF55 YTZ

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

134,837 mi
Last recorded134,837 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 YTZ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 134,837 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 128,239 miles

Engine cover / Under tray body protection fitted

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

Front windscreen stone chip in

Pass 9 May 2023 122,875 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 116,715 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 116,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust heat shield loose but secure

Pass 16 Jun 2021 111,191 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 111,188 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Os front tyre is wearing slightly low

Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,463 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 May 2019 98,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Silencer heat shield loose

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 May 2019 98,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Silencer heat shield loose

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 May 2018 93,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cuts /cracks on inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,604 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Cracks in tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 73,730 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 68,460 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 60,824 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 54,932 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate starting to distort

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall however not deep enough to expose cords

Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,932 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

front number plate starting to distort

small cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall however not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 7 Mar 2011 49,201 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 38,385 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 28,473 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 28,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 YTZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 RF55 YTZ, 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 YTZ registered?

RF55 YTZ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is RF55 YTZ safe to buy?

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