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YF55 XLM

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,233 mi
Last recorded63,233 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 63,233 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,046 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 37,960 miles

corrosion on rear discs

Pass 4 Nov 2014 35,318 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 32,886 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 32,105 miles

Both front tyres scrubbed off on inner edge and slight cracks in tread bottom

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,080 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2011 29,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,221 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 24,221 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 20,259 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,705 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 XLM is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XLM, 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 XLM registered?

YF55 XLM is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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