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YX55 VHJ

2005 Lexus IS250

Silver Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

88,956 mi
Last recorded88,956 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 88,956 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 87,914 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 86,648 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 85,638 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,956 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,380 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2019 79,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 79,090 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2018 71,497 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)

emissions readings high when air conditioning switched OFF. Recommend investigating/repairing

Pass 26 May 2017 66,834 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

emissions really high when air conditioning switched OFF. Recommend investigating/repairing

Fail 19 May 2017 66,827 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside weak compared to nearside (3.7.B.5b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside and offside rear ()

emissions really high when air conditioning switched OFF. Recommend investigating/repairing

Pass 21 Nov 2015 58,791 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 51,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2013 46,798 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 40,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 30,993 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 21,647 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 11,339 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 8,684 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 VHJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Silver with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VHJ, 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 VHJ is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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