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YF55 GYB

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,060 mi
Last recorded104,060 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 104,060 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 104,060 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 103,523 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 101,889 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,715 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,152 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 95,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2011 91,317 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 91,297 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 83,376 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 71,308 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,887 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 GYB is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF55 GYB registered?

YF55 GYB is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YF55 GYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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