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RY55 MYW

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

136,749 mi
Last recorded136,749 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 136,749 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 136,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 123,307 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 110,722 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 93,404 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,388 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,353 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,033 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 72,029 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 61,814 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,376 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,470 miles

nsf tyre is wearing the inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,259 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 MYW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RY55 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

RY55 MYW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for RY55 MYW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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