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YR55 KCA

2005 Lexus IS250

Grey Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

164,387 mi
Last recorded164,387 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KCA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 164,387 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 156,733 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 146,586 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 137,859 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 128,696 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2020 128,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 123,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 111,902 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 111,902 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 99,277 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 94,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in middle (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in middle (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 87,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 80,185 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 72,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 65,616 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,318 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,875 miles

N/S washer jet partialy blocked

Fail 18 Aug 2010 50,875 miles

N/S washer jet partialy blocked

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 47,143 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 39,143 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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YR55 KCA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Grey 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 YR55 KCA, 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 YR55 KCA registered?

YR55 KCA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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