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YR55 KCG

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,576 mi
Last recorded167,576 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KCG
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 167,576 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 143,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Sidewall deteriorated

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 126,085 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 120,514 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 111,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 98,557 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 98,557 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 86,616 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 86,615 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2010 73,137 miles

n/s/f tyre is getting close on edges.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,340 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 52,885 miles

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

O/s/f tyre on legal limit inner edge.

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 KCG is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue 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 YR55 KCG, 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 KCG registered?

YR55 KCG is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 19 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 KCG 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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