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YF55 XLL

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,080 mi
Last recorded138,080 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 138,080 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 133,885 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,688 miles

eng.covers & undertays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2015 122,688 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

eng.covers & undertays fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 112,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,907 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 93,907 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2012 79,817 miles

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2012 79,817 miles

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

EML ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2011 68,035 miles

slight nick on sidewall o/s rear

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,378 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 56,378 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 45,575 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,795 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XLL is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLL, 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 XLL registered?

YF55 XLL is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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