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YR55 VHK

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,450 mi
Last recorded116,450 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 VHK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 116,450 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 116,447 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 110,191 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 Feb 2022 110,142 miles

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

Rear Upper Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,592 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 107,563 miles

Emissions not tested No values read (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front & Central (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side wall has multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,746 miles

Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 94,232 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

vehicle underside corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2019 94,212 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,595 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 80,360 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 73,484 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2016 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall 225/45R17 91y (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 58,186 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 53,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 39,960 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 11 Jan 2013 33,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 28,888 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 24,024 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,506 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 16,228 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 VHK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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