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YF55 GVD

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,246 mi
Last recorded132,246 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 GVD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 132,246 miles

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 130,485 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,514 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 129,344 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 128,992 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 128,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 128,391 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 126,807 miles

Body has slight corrosion both sides Rear inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 121,429 miles

both front wishbone rubber bush's starting to perish

slight blow from rear ex box

Pass 31 Oct 2015 110,764 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 97,158 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 90,451 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 90,451 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 81,804 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 71,874 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 71,874 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,902 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 48,226 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 33,538 miles

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 GVD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GVD, 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 YF55 GVD registered?

YF55 GVD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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