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YF55 XLN

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,318 mi
Last recorded108,318 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XLN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2019 108,318 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2018 108,317 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays sill covers and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 101,674 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 96,047 miles

slight exhaust blow at centre box

slight travel in parking lever

Pass 8 Jan 2016 90,625 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 76,636 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 76,635 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 65,279 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 65,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbing

Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre inner edge scrubbed

Pass 17 Nov 2011 36,254 miles

offside front tyre scrubbing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2010 25,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes discs lipped and pitted

Fail 15 Dec 2010 25,720 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brakes discs lipped and pitted

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs lipped and pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2009 20,737 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 15,870 miles

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

n/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

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 XLN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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