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YP55 OUW

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

230,609 mi
Last recorded230,609 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 OUW
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 230,609 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit touches against the bonnet strut (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to rear brake issue with brake pad both retaining bolts insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords central tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working sidelight bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted retaining pins loose almost touching the inside of the wheel (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler neck pipes x2 ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust heat shields not fully secured

Pass 25 Mar 2022 226,709 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 214,536 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 208,781 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 201,559 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 195,601 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 188,006 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 180,957 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 178,702 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 160,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

snow tyres fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2013 129,140 miles

Advise oil level found very low on pre- checkes topped up by 2 ltrs plus what customer has put in

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 98,852 miles

advise engine oil found very low on pre-checks topped up with 2 ltrs

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,142 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn advise replacement with pads

Pass 6 Feb 2010 37,696 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 7,008 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 OUW is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OUW, 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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YP55 OUW is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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