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YX55 VGR

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,082 mi
Last recorded128,082 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 128,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake minimum reading

Pass 18 Sep 2019 119,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 112,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 100,289 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both side (2.7.2a)

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

rear components corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2016 91,154 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 84,156 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,244 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 78,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,906 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 68,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake application uneven, but only slight

Pass 5 Nov 2011 62,672 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 58,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,709 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 46,058 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 46,058 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 VGR is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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