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YX55 VHU

2005 Lexus IS250

Green Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,628 mi
Last recorded137,628 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Lexus IS25074,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 VHU
MakeLexus
ModelIS250
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 8 Nov 2025 137,628 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 129,200 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 120,469 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 110,798 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 101,894 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 95,838 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 89,967 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 83,457 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 11,503 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 69,683 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 63,219 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 56,221 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 47,394 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,007 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 40,487 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 35,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,681 miles

N/S/F Tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2009 27,873 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 23,736 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 VHU is a 2005 Lexus IS250 in Green with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 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 VHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX55 VHU registered?

YX55 VHU is a 2005 Lexus IS250, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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