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YM55 VDO

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,856 mi
Last recorded72,856 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,856 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 68,500 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 62,232 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 62,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,266 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 51,604 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 51,603 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 Front Tyre Has Cuts In Outer Wall But Not To Cords

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 46,254 miles

Cuts In Outer Wall Of Nearside Front Tyre But Not To Cords

Cuts In Outer Wall Of Offside Front Tyre But Not To Cords

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 40,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 40,337 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 35,685 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 30,705 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,793 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 VDO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YM55 VDO, 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 VDO registered?

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

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The MOT history for YM55 VDO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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