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YX55 VHP

2005 Lexus IS250

Bronze Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,518 mi
Last recorded49,518 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VHP
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2026 49,518 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 44,172 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 39,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear drive shaft corroded

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened track rod end corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear drive shaft corroded

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 39,210 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 37,473 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 36,618 miles

screen damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2019 35,540 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 32,954 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

Pass 6 Nov 2017 31,156 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,289 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 27,035 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 23,747 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 21,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 18,225 miles

O/S/F Tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 15,831 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 13,028 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Slight damage to N/S/F Tyre sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 10,685 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight damage to N/S/F tyre sidewall

Pass 19 Nov 2008 8,253 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 VHP is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Bronze with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VHP, 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 VHP is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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