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YG55 PVS

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

133,615 mi
Last recorded133,615 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 PVS
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 133,615 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 8 Oct 2025 133,615 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,982 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 123,495 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 120,442 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 120,440 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 116,400 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,249 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 112,243 miles

Position lamp not working Both Front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 109,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,709 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine cover and undetray fitted some items not seen

Fail 8 Feb 2019 88,709 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

engine cover and undetray fitted some items not seen

Pass 20 Feb 2018 64,873 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 50,273 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 41,687 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 39,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 38,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs corroded (lack of use)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 38,074 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all discs corroded (lack of use)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers split (clear screen ok)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,206 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2011 31,169 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front discs corroded(lack of use)

front tyres wearing on edges and perished

Pass 18 Jan 2010 27,747 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 23,782 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YG55 PVS is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YG55 PVS, 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 YG55 PVS registered?

YG55 PVS is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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