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YF55 GUW

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,775 mi
Last recorded138,775 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 GUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 138,775 miles

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 126,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine cover fitted obscuring some component check.

Front Lower Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 21 Nov 2022 126,553 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated n/s and o/f. (1.1.13 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Engine cover fitted obscuring some component check.

Front Lower Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 10 Nov 2021 112,286 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 112,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,599 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some component check

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,741 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 69,588 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 69,588 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 65,538 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 63,970 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 60,520 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 57,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 53,698 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 49,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,513 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,261 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 34,475 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 26,062 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 26,062 miles

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside 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
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YF55 GUW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YF55 GUW, 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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YF55 GUW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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