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YF55 XAO

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,829 mi
Last recorded100,829 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XAO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 100,829 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,754 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 89,421 miles

nearside front tyre side wall damage not through to cords

Fail 18 Aug 2014 89,419 miles

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)

nearside front tyre side wall damage not through to cords

Pass 17 Jun 2013 82,741 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 82,740 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 62,225 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 51,480 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 40,366 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 30,821 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 XAO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAO, 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 XAO registered?

YF55 XAO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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