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YX55 KZA

2005 Lexus IS250

Black Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,458 mi
Last recorded185,458 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 KZA
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 185,458 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 183,054 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 178,980 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 178,980 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2023 178,877 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 173,977 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 169,419 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 164,442 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 161,291 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 157,372 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 157,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 151,697 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 143,996 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 143,996 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 135,297 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 135,214 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 110,440 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 87,020 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,438 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,603 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 32,602 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 17,508 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 16,051 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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YX55 KZA is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Black with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX55 KZA, 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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YX55 KZA is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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