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YA55 FUV

2005 Lexus IS220

Blue Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,214 mi
Last recorded124,214 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS22090,199 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 FUV
MakeLexus
ModelIS220
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 124,214 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 124,214 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 122,349 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 120,769 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 10 Aug 2020 120,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 23 Jul 2019 118,608 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 118,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 112,688 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,580 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 98,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 82,687 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 73,245 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 73,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 68,936 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 64,303 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres low on tread

rear inner brake pads not fully inspected due to lack of visibility

Pass 2 Jul 2012 58,927 miles

nearside rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to fitted child seat

Fail 2 Jul 2012 58,927 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear seatbelt not fully inspected due to fitted child seat

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,880 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread,wearing on outer edge and has a deep cut on outer sidewall

small split on offside front wiper blade

Pass 13 Jan 2010 49,666 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,187 miles

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)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 39,187 miles

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

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

crack in front number plate

How Reliable is the Lexus IS220?

Based on 191,733 MOT tests across 13,812 vehicles.

80.7%
Pass Rate
7,548
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,812
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,297
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,226
position lamp(s) not working 1,660
Headlamp aim too low 1,305
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YA55 FUV is a 2005 Lexus IS220 in Blue with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Lexus IS220 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 90,199 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 IS220 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YA55 FUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Lexus IS220 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 21 years old, this Lexus IS220 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YA55 FUV registered?

YA55 FUV is a 2005 Lexus IS220, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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