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YR55 KCN

2005 Lexus IS250

Red Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

66,182 mi
Last recorded66,182 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 KCN
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 66,182 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 62,526 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 57,394 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 56,951 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 56,435 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 54,515 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 50,717 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,098 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread

o/s/f tyre deteriorating

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 9 Nov 2016 48,491 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 46,770 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 46,770 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 45,556 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,193 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 40,677 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 37,689 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 33,821 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 28,329 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 KCN is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Red with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KCN, 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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YR55 KCN is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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The MOT history for YR55 KCN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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