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YX55 VGK

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,146 mi
Last recorded95,146 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VGK
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 95,146 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 86,807 miles

engine and undercovers fitted to vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2018 83,459 miles

Central Front Lower Under guards fitted obscuring some components

Central Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Lower O/S track rod end dust cover has a slight leak of grease but not damaged or deteriorated

Pass 4 Apr 2017 80,772 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 80,772 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 76,743 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 73,098 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2014 67,009 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)

front number plate cracked

wear to inner edges of front tyres

Fail 25 Mar 2014 67,009 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

front number plate cracked

wear to inner edges of front tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 53,517 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,252 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 40,744 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 36,669 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 VGK is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX55 VGK, 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 YX55 VGK registered?

YX55 VGK is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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