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YM55 UPE

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,752 mi
Last recorded91,752 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 UPE
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 91,752 miles

BOTH headlamps have poor beam image

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 2 Mar 2015 91,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOTH headlamps have poor beam image

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,810 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,829 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 62,244 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 52,357 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 41,936 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,196 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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YM55 UPE is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM55 UPE, 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 YM55 UPE registered?

YM55 UPE is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YM55 UPE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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