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YX55 VHR

2005 Lexus IS250

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,985 mi
Last recorded76,985 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 76,985 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 76,857 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2023 72,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 67,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2021 63,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Inner and Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2021 63,083 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Inner and Outer edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,793 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 54,193 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 49,909 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 48,440 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 43,930 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 40,636 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 36,710 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,131 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 29,631 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 26,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 22,658 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,784 miles

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

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

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 VHR is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VHR, 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 VHR is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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