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YP55 OUF

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

93,720 mi
Last recorded93,720 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 OUF
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 93,720 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 91,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,373 miles

Rear both tyres close to limit

Pass 13 Sep 2022 83,891 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 80,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 76,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 71,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,392 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 55,550 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 51,871 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 87,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 43,247 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 37,814 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 37,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 36,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front tyres wearing unevenley inner and outer edges.

advise nearside front tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 34,989 miles

advise both front tyres wearing inner edges.

advise front number plate cracked.

advise nearside front tyre cut in sidewall.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,334 miles

advise both rear tyres wearing low and balding inner edges

advise front tyres 225/45/r17 and rear tyres 245/45/r17

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,599 miles

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

front brake pads 60% worn approx

Pass 27 Oct 2008 28,897 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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YP55 OUF is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 YP55 OUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP55 OUF registered?

YP55 OUF is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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The MOT history for YP55 OUF shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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