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RX55 YDJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,721 mi
Last recorded109,721 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 YDJ
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 109,721 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2025 109,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 107,106 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 103,267 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Dec 2022 100,981 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,749 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 95,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 94,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,203 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 90,436 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 86,544 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 84,566 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Nov 2014 78,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,913 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 58,307 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 43,805 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 43,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 37,676 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 30,792 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 24,807 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RX55 YDJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 RX55 YDJ, 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 RX55 YDJ registered?

RX55 YDJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

Is RX55 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX55 YDJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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