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SD55 YCP

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,316 mi
Last recorded95,316 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD55 YCP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 95,316 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 87,678 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 79,565 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

child seat fitted n/s/r

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2016 65,305 miles

exhaust rear section poor and repaired

rear brake pipes corroding

rear tyre treads wearing thin

Pass 18 Jun 2015 52,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,906 miles

slight blow on exhaust

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Jul 2014 43,906 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 19 Jun 2013 30,663 miles

Both rear tyres worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 30,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both rear tyres worn

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 22,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 22,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 19,688 miles

slight gas leak at offside centre exhaust section

Pass 26 May 2010 11,767 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 2,527 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,548 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 24,374 miles

BIKE RACK FITTED TO REAR OF VEHICLE

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE OUTER SILLS HAVE PLASTIC COVERS ON THE SILLS..SILLS NOT CHECKED

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

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

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

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

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

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

THE WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF THE VEHICLE..I.E FLOOR AREA HAS PLASTIC FLOOR COVERS..THUS A FULL INSPECTION OF THE COMPONETS COULD NOT BE CHECKED

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 YCP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SD55 YCP, 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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SD55 YCP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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