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RY55 HVF

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

101,649 mi
Last recorded101,649 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 HVF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 101,649 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,497 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,492 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,580 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 80,487 miles

possbitly alternator not charging

Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,914 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 67,041 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 58,165 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 93,538 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 43,306 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,144 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 34,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 30,724 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 23,170 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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RY55 HVF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RY55 HVF, 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 RY55 HVF registered?

RY55 HVF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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