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YG55 SSD

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

155,869 mi
Last recorded155,869 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 SSD
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 155,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 155,868 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 146,200 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2025 146,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 136,429 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 125,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 125,801 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 123,137 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 117,824 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 117,824 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 104,709 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 93,016 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 93,014 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 82,789 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 72,932 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 72,929 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)

Pass 16 May 2013 63,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,011 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 58,195 miles

front number plate cracked - still readable

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

Fail 22 Nov 2011 58,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front number plate cracked - still readable

front tyres getting low on tread

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,940 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 38,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,687 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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YG55 SSD is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SSD, 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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YG55 SSD is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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