MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner sidewall
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front tyre worn on inner sidewall
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencers (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
damage to off side rear wheel arch
Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Both front tyres wearing on outer edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil was below minimum
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
engine oil was below minimum
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front inner sidewall cut but not showing cords
How Reliable is the Lexus IS250?
Based on 212,901 MOT tests across 13,468 vehicles.
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YF55 XLK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 XLK, 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 XLK registered?
YF55 XLK is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 10 December 2005.
Is YF55 XLK safe to buy?
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