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YM55 VGN

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,142 mi
Last recorded79,142 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 VGN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 79,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 77,882 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel pipe to flexy corroded at they end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 76,136 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 74,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyer wall outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Plastic covers 0/S N/S covering floor panels

Pass 31 Oct 2020 71,739 miles

Cannot inspect floor panels due to plastic covers o/s n/s

Pass 4 Nov 2019 69,533 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 69,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,612 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 57,794 miles

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 57,793 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wiper blade split

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 50,970 miles

engine & under trays

Pass 7 Nov 2015 46,690 miles

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)

engine & under trays

Pass 8 Nov 2014 42,756 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 35,576 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 26,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 26,581 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 20,546 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 14,931 miles

offside front tyre worn on edges. offside front, offside rear and nearside rear tyres are cracked and perished around tread.

Pass 25 Nov 2009 12,660 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 10,178 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 VGN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

YM55 VGN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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