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SD55 YCF

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,139 mi
Last recorded118,139 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YCF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 118,139 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 118,139 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 98,837 miles

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 9 Aug 2011 77,891 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 77,891 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,296 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,671 miles

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

n/s/f tyre split

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,313 miles

Approx 4000 miles on rear brake pads.

Both rear calipers sticking slightly. (performance on brake tester was ok.)

Large lip on front brake discs.

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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SD55 YCF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SD55 YCF, 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 SD55 YCF registered?

SD55 YCF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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