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YX55 VGO

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,478 mi
Last recorded128,478 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VGO
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 128,478 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 128,374 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 114,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 114,859 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,929 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 106,927 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 88,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 88,904 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Sep 2017 86,148 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,835 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 79,794 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 74,317 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 74,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 66,254 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 58,236 miles

n/s/front tyre worn low in inner tread edge and has BORDER LINE CUT IN INNER TREAD

o/s/front tyre wearing low in inner tread edge

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,905 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 45,663 miles

crack in windscreen at n/side centre

n/s/front tyre worn low in inner tread edge and is close to BORDER LINE

rear brake pads [inners] wearing low [visual,wheels on]

Fail 1 Sep 2011 45,663 miles

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

crack in windscreen at n/side centre

n/s/front tyre worn low in inner tread edge and is close to BORDER LINE

rear brake pads [inners] wearing low [visual,wheels on]

Pass 8 Sep 2010 36,436 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 23,515 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 21,610 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
Full Lexus IS250 reliability report

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YX55 VGO is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VGO, 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 VGO is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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