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YC55 ZNA

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

209,387 mi
Last recorded209,387 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ZNA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 209,387 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 203,916 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 203,822 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from both cats (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre devoid of tread on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bonnet strut broken off

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rears cracking (5.2.3 (j))

exhaust corroded and weak in places

underside corroded in places

Pass 1 Oct 2020 201,723 miles

Nearside bonnet strut broken

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and weak in places

underside corroded in places

Fail 1 Oct 2020 201,723 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both pipes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside bonnet strut broken

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded and weak in places

underside corroded in places

Pass 18 Sep 2019 194,571 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 172,133 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 172,133 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2018 172,112 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 141,881 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 141,739 miles

Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 119,206 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2015 89,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 75,998 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 67,584 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 58,027 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,513 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 46,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,798 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 26,081 miles

Slight surface corrosion to front /rear brake discs

Pass 4 Sep 2008 20,819 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 20,380 miles

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

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

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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YC55 ZNA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YC55 ZNA, 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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YC55 ZNA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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