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YF55 XMD

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,730 mi
Last recorded131,730 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XMD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 131,730 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 131,730 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 127,214 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 116,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 116,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 108,488 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 101,610 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 95,077 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 87,788 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 87,788 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,596 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 74,034 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 64,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 30 Jul 2013 57,643 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 51,824 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 51,824 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,404 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,404 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,685 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 33,637 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 33,637 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

no bsau 145d marking on number plates

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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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YF55 XMD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XMD, 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 XMD registered?

YF55 XMD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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